Jerome Clayton
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
IRIS
Milwaukee, WI
09.2009 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
- Kept detailed notes about the progress of each patient's health status.
- Organized recreational activities for clients such as walks outdoors or reading books together.
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition was maintained.
- Accompanied clients to doctor appointments or other errands outside the home.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring fluid intake and output levels.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, washing dishes, vacuuming floors.
PM Dishwasher
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns related to their job performance.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the dishwashing operation while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to ensure efficient workflow throughout the kitchen area.
- Kept records of daily tasks completed by each team member.
- Inspected dishes, glassware, cutlery, pots, pans. for cleanliness prior to being returned to service.
- Ensured that all kitchen utensils were properly cleaned, dried, and stored according to established procedures.
- Trained new employees in the use of equipment and safety protocols.
Patient Transporter
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Milwaukee, WI
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Informed family members of patient's arrival at the assigned destination.
- Operated lift devices such as stair chairs safely and efficiently.
- Assisted with transferring deceased bodies from the hospital unit to the morgue with respect and dignity.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance from hospital staff.
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
- Ensured patients' comfort by providing blankets, pillows, water, and other necessary items.
- Assisted nurses with patient transfers, using proper body mechanics and safety measures.
Order Picker
General Pet Supply Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Prepared orders for shipment by wrapping packages securely with protective materials such as bubble wrap or foam padding.
- Recorded accurate data on daily picking reports, including number of items picked, location in warehouse and any discrepancies found during inspection process.
- Operated powered industrial trucks such as forklifts, pallet jacks or order pickers safely to move merchandise throughout the facility.
- Provided assistance in maintaining a clean working environment within the warehouse.
- Utilized scanning equipment for picking, packing and shipping orders.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing work duties.
Housekeeper
Motel 6 Hotel
Milwaukee, WI
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
Education
Washington High School
Milwaukee, WI06-2009
Skills
- Order Picking
- Heavy Lifting
- Shipping and packaging
- RF scanning devices
- Patient Safety
- Patient Escorting
- Patient Transport
- Wheelchair assistance
- General Housekeeping
- Basic housekeeping duties
- Housekeeping skills
- Housekeeping and laundry services
Timeline
PM Dishwasher
Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
03.2022 - 10.2023
Patient Transporter
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
03.2021 - 01.2022
Order Picker
General Pet Supply Inc.
06.2017 - 01.2021
Housekeeper
Motel 6 Hotel
08.2015 - 04.2017
Personal Caregiver
IRIS
09.2009 - Current
Washington High School