Jahnelle Elizabeth Mcleish
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with approximately 3 years and 6 months of experience providing hands-on support to children, individuals with disabilities, and older adults. Experienced in personal care, activities of daily living, feeding assistance, hygiene, companionship, supervision, life-skills training, medication reminders, and maintaining safe and clean environments. Skilled at documenting progress, communicating with families and supervisors, and supporting individuals with patience, dignity, and respect. A hardworking and adaptable professional who thrives in demanding environments and is passionate about helping others maintain their comfort, independence, and quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver / Companion Care
N/A
Brooklyn
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided companionship and day-to-day support to elderly individuals in a care setting.
- Assisted with maintaining clean, comfortable, and organized living areas.
- Provided reminders for medications and daily routines.
- Assisted with everyday activities and provided attentive supervision and companionship.
- Built positive relationships with individuals while providing respectful, patient, and compassionate care.
- Remained attentive to individual needs and communicated concerns appropriately.
Caregiver / Direct Support
Human Services Department
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided direct care and daily living assistance to individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted with personal care, hygiene, cleaning, organization, and everyday routines.
- Taught and reinforced practical life skills, including personal responsibility, cleanliness, transportation, and appropriate daily habits.
- Accompanied individuals to community activities including parks and libraries.
- Assisted individuals with learning to navigate public transportation safely and independently.
- Provided encouragement, supervision, and hands-on assistance while promoting independence and confidence.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and supportive environment based on each individual’s needs.
Paraprofessional / Caregiver
Ms.D
Brooklyn, NY
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided hands-on support and supervision to children with disabilities in a home and community-based setting.● Assisted with personal hygiene, feeding, daily routines, and maintaining a clean and organized living environment.● Supported educational development through tutoring, spelling and name-writing practice, and other age-appropriate learning activities.● Accompanied individuals to community activities such as parks and other recreational locations while maintaining safety and supervision.● Prepared weekly progress reports documenting activities, accomplishments, areas for improvement, and overall progress.● Communicated regularly with the supervising caregiver regarding individual needs, progress, behavior, and the home environment.● Provided patient, compassionate, and individualized support while encouraging independence and positive development.
Customer Service /Digital Marketing Coordinator Intern
N/A
Brooklyn
08.2023 - 01.2024
- | Internship
- Communicated with customers by telephone and assisted with identifying their needs and available services.
- Provided information regarding housing opportunities, apartments, and housing-assistance resources throughout New York City.
- Assisted customers with locating relevant housing information and resources.
- Reviewed and organized information received through email and other digital platforms.
- Performed computer-based data entry, research, and administrative tasks.
- Maintained professional communication while assisting individuals with questions and service-related needs.
Education
It Takes A Village Academy
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Patient & Client Care
- Disability Support
- Elderly Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Hygiene & Grooming Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Reminders
- Companionship
- Child & Youth Support
- Supervision & Safety
- Community Integration
- Life Skills Training
- Transportation Assistance
- Tutoring & Educational Support
- Progress Documentation
- Customer Service
- Telephone Communication
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Email Communication
- Organization & Time Management
- Cleaning & Sanitation
- Compassionate Communication
- Teamwork
- Dependability
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver / Companion Care
N/A
01.2025 - 01.2026
Caregiver / Direct Support
Human Services Department
08.2024 - 01.2026
Paraprofessional / Caregiver
Ms.D
01.2024 - 01.2026
Customer Service /Digital Marketing Coordinator Intern
N/A
08.2023 - 01.2024
It Takes A Village Academy