Jalynn McKinney
Swansea,IL
Summary
I currently completed CNA training through Southwestern Illinois College; background includes caregiver experience for patients with challenging medical conditions including dementia, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Partner
The Colonnade Senior Living
O'Fallon, IL
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to medical staff promptly for timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols, ensuring compliance.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, providing comfort and dignity during the final stages of life.
- Ensured patient safety through regular room checks and vigilance regarding potential hazards or concerns.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Sauget, IL
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in cooking meals for patients.
- Reminded patient to take medications.
- Provided walking and bathing support for patients.
Care Provider
Home Instead
Belleville, IL
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Worked with dementia patients.
- Encouraged the client to eat, safety/supervision.
- Encouraged her to do other activities (puzzle pieces, game memories, or connect four).
Caregiver
Central area Illinois
Fairview Heights, IL
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Helped the client cook, clean, exercise or stretches, bathing, transfers, toileting, feeding.
Cashier/Customer Service
McDonald's
Belleville, IL
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Greeted customers and confirmed accuracy of orders before processing transactions.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly upon order display on the screen.
- Maintained cleanliness by mopping floors and ensuring a tidy environment.
- Restocked supplies to ensure availability for customer needs.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
Belleville, IL
03.2019 - 01.2021
- Cooked, gave patient medications, cleaned, and bathed the patient.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL05.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Belleville East High School
Belleville, IL06.2020
Skills
- 21 IDPH required skills
- Personal Care
- Proper Body Mechanics
- CPR
- Vital Signs
- Resident Rights
- Infection Control
- Communication & Observation
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Terminology
Languages
English (Native)
Timeline
Care Partner
The Colonnade Senior Living
01.2025 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
01.2023 - 12.2024
Care Provider
Home Instead
05.2022 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Central area Illinois
05.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier/Customer Service
McDonald's
11.2021 - 03.2022
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
03.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant - undefined
Southwestern Illinois College
High School Diploma - undefined
Belleville East High School