Kaivon Barker
Inkster
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented professional with experience at Community Choices Inc., skilled in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through cultural competency and effective communication. Adept at maintaining HIPAA compliance while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Committed to fostering trust and improving the quality of life for clients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Community Choices Inc.
06.2012 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Collaborated closely with other direct care workers in coordinating seamless shift transitions pertaining to ongoing care requirements.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Medical Billing & Coding
Keizer Solutions
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, sharing knowledge on emerging trends in the field of medical billing and coding practices.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices in medical billing and coding education.
- Facilitated learning by integrating hands-on activities that reinforced fundamental principles of medical billing and coding processes.
- Enhanced team productivity by organizing regular training on best practices in medical billing and coding.
- Reduced financial risk by detecting and addressing errors in medical billing and coding practices.
- Provided medical billing and coding duties.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on advancements within the field of medical billing and coding, thereby elevating the overall quality of work.
Education
Medical Billing & Coding
Dorsey School
Wayne, MI06.2023
EKG Technician
1st Step Healthcare
Detroit, MICertified Nursing Assistant - Medical
1st Step Healthcare Training
Detroit, MIPhlebotomist -
1st Step Healthcare
Detroit, MI04.2025
High School Diploma -
Romulus Senior High School
Romulus, MI06.2012
Skills
- EKG monitoring
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- Health record management
- Cultural competency
- Medication administration
- Patient communication
- Reliability and punctuality
- Personal hygiene assistance
- CPR certified
- First aid and safety
- Nutrition monitoring
- Progress documentation
- State regulations
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Medical coding
- Billing procedures
- Electronic health records
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Customer service
- HIPAA compliance
- CMS-1500 form completion
- Claim submission
- Knowledgeable in software
- Proficiency in software
- Type coding
- Insurance and coding specialist
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- OSHA Certified
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- State Driver's License
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Medical Billing & Coding
Keizer Solutions
08.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Care Worker
Community Choices Inc.
06.2012 - Current
Medical Billing & Coding
Dorsey School
EKG Technician
1st Step Healthcare
Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical
1st Step Healthcare Training
Phlebotomist -
1st Step Healthcare
High School Diploma -
Romulus Senior High School
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