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James Kerley

Lenoir City,TN

Summary

Brief Introduction

Dynamic and reliable professional with diverse experience, seeking to start a long term career in blue collar work.

I have spent the last five years as a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to a patient with progressively worsening dementia. Due to the nature of this progression I am looking to begin a new stable career path, in a different field of work.

Interested in learning new skills and expanding my knowledge as we move forward to become someone you can rely on to deliver decisive and professional quality efficiency.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

CNS Cares
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing, grooming, bathing, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Home Health Aide

Clinch River Home Health
03.2020 - 01.2025
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Kept and reported records of patient's daily vital signs.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

Unarmed Security

Axis Security
06.2022 - Current
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Novice Handyman/Landscaper

Self Employed
2017 - 2020
  • Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling a wide range of tasks, from basic home repairs to yard maintenance such as installing appliances and light fixtures, indoor and outdoor paint, landscaping, and maintaining gutters. Anything within my skillset.
  • Consistently met deadlines for assigned projects by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on urgency and complexity.

Host

Calhoun's
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.

Subcontracted Janitor/Custodian

TJ Maxx
2018 - 2019
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and buffing floors.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
  • Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.

Front of House Employee

McAllister's Deli
2018 - 2019
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
  • Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.

Festival Groundskeeper

Darkhorse Entertainment LLC
2017 - 2018
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining fairgrounds, and walkways in pristine condition.
  • Performed tasks while maintaining appropriate costume and character for the event.

Cashier

United Grocery Outlet
2017 - 2018
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise.

Computer Technician Intern

Atomic City Computers
2016 - 2017
  • Enhanced system performance by diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues.
  • Implemented hardware and software upgrades for better system performance resulting in increased user satisfaction.

Education

OSHA Forklift Certification

CPR Certification

Unarmed Security License

Skills

  • OHSA forklift certified
  • CPR certified with first aid proficiency
  • Works well under pressure, in high stress environments
  • Patient and competent at learning new skills
  • Reliable and consistent work ethic
  • Physical strength and endurance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Teamwork and collaboration aptitude
  • Diverse and sustained work history in multiple fields
  • Career building mindset with long term goals
  • Advanced problem-solving
  • Strong ethics

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

CNS Cares
01.2025 - Current

Unarmed Security

Axis Security
06.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide

Clinch River Home Health
03.2020 - 01.2025

Host

Calhoun's
09.2019 - 02.2020

Novice Handyman/Landscaper

Self Employed
2017 - 2020

Subcontracted Janitor/Custodian

TJ Maxx
2018 - 2019

Front of House Employee

McAllister's Deli
2018 - 2019

Festival Groundskeeper

Darkhorse Entertainment LLC
2017 - 2018

Cashier

United Grocery Outlet
2017 - 2018

Computer Technician Intern

Atomic City Computers
2016 - 2017

OSHA Forklift Certification

CPR Certification

Unarmed Security License

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