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Kai Umstead

Durham,NC

Summary

Compassionate Home Caretaker with experience in providing high-quality home care services. Skilled at managing household tasks, preparing meals, and administering medication. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, patience, and ability to provide emotional support. Known for maintaining clean and safe environments while delivering personalized attention to clients' needs.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Home Caretaker

Newman medical
Durham, NC
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
  • Managed household tasks, including meal preparation and light housekeeping duties.
  • Responded to client emergencies while following established safety protocols.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens, laundry and dusting furniture.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse and respiration rate when necessary.
  • Observed changes in physical and mental condition of clients and reported any abnormalities promptly to supervisor.
  • Developed positive relationships with family members who may be involved in caregiving decisions.
  • Educated family members regarding proper care techniques for their loved one's special needs.
  • Assisted clients with mobility challenges in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other seating.
  • Maintained daily logs of activities, meals served and medications administered.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

UNC Health Care
Durham, NC
10.2014 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums.
  • Followed infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
  • Stocked linen closets with fresh linens as needed.
  • Maintained cleaning equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
  • Provided assistance with moving heavy furniture or equipment as requested.

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Duke Health
Durham, NC
09.2014 - 10.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums.
  • Followed infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
  • Disposed of hazardous waste according to safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to address cleanliness concerns promptly.
  • Reported maintenance issues to ensure timely repairs and upkeep.
  • Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.
  • Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
  • Disinfected public areas frequently and provided spot cleaning to maintain clean, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Maintained cleaning equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.

Education

Northern High
Durham, NC

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Client relationship management
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Family education outreach
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Diabetic care
  • Special needs care
  • Physical therapy support
  • Medication reminders
  • Safety awareness
  • Reliability

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Caretaker

Newman medical
01.2025 - Current

Environmental Services Housekeeper

UNC Health Care
10.2014 - Current

Environmental Services Housekeeper

Duke Health
09.2014 - 10.2024

Northern High

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