Kaitlyn Harris
Hertford,NC
Summary
Courteous professional with substantial experience in Compassionate Caregiver who possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Fulltime Days
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Ahoskie Assisted Living
09.2019 - 12.2022
- CPR Certified
- Special care unit ( Alzheimer's and Dementia)
- SIC Med Tech
- Ran 3 med carts
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Receptionist
Fire Defense Systems
01.2016 - 09.2019
- Quickbooks
- Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Collected [Type] payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
Cashier
Foodlion Grocery Store
08.2013 - 01.2017
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Adult Care Medication Aid -
College of The Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC12.2019
High School Diploma -
Camden County High School
Camden, NC06.2013
Skills
- Medication Assistance
- Quality Program Protocols
- Case Management
- Community Integration
- Compassionate Client Care
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Client Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Oral Hygiene
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Ahoskie Assisted Living
09.2019 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Fire Defense Systems
01.2016 - 09.2019
Cashier
Foodlion Grocery Store
08.2013 - 01.2017
Adult Care Medication Aid -
College of The Albemarle
High School Diploma -
Camden County High School
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