Kaileigh DeStevens-Carpenter
Port Huron,MI
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Compassionate professional with background as Private Nanny, specializing in providing individualized care to children of various ages. Strengths include strong communication skills, adaptability to different family environments, and ability to plan educational activities promoting physical, social and cognitive development. Noteworthy impact from previous roles includes fostering positive relationships with families and creating safe, inclusive environments conducive for child growth and development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Allison Page
Port Huron, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Transported the children safely to appointments, social engagements or recreational activities.
- Instructed proper hygiene habits such as brushing teeth or washing hands before meals.
- Provided positive reinforcement through rewards systems for good behavior.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
Private Nanny During The Summer
Gena Cox
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Assisted with bedtime routines such as bathing, changing clothes or reading stories.
- Planned age-appropriate educational activities designed to promote learning and development.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using sound judgment and problem solving skills.
- Administered basic first aid techniques when needed while monitoring health conditions closely.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Met with parents to reflect on and plan for children's activities and development.
- Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
CNA
The Medical Team
Fort Gratiot, MI, MI
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Smoothie Barista
Frullati Cafe & Bakery
Port Huron, MI
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Followed established protocols and made smoothies according to company recipes.
- Cleaned blenders, mopped and swept floors and stocked coolers.
- Chopped fruit, washed greens and prepared seeds, nut milk and superfood boosters for easy access and minimal customer wait times.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors and coworkers for smooth store operations.
- Designed new smoothie recipes and served to customers, remaining open to feedback and adapting when applicable.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Answered questions regarding ingredients and preparation techniques to educate customers before placing orders.
Home Support Worker
Mary Black
St. Clair, MI
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern High School
Port Huron, MI05.2022
EMT Degree - Medical EMT Training
Tri Hospital EMT Course
Fort Gratiot, MISkills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Infant care
- Household management
- Activity planning
- CPR training
- Positive reinforcement
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Wound care
- Emergency response
- Attention to detail
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Team collaboration
- Cash handling
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Positive and professional
- Cash management
- Guest services
- Basic math
- Customer service
- Behavior monitoring
- Meal and snack times
- Puzzle and game play
- CPR certified
- Child supervision
- Child safety procedures
- Safe driving
- Infant and toddler care
- Certified in first aid and CPR
Timeline
Private Nanny During The Summer
Gena Cox
05.2024 - 09.2024
CNA
The Medical Team
11.2022 - 09.2023
Private Nanny
Allison Page
08.2022 - Current
Smoothie Barista
Frullati Cafe & Bakery
08.2021 - 10.2022
Home Support Worker
Mary Black
05.2020 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Port Huron Northern High School
EMT Degree - Medical EMT Training
Tri Hospital EMT Course
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