Kaleigh Nolan
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 7 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping, laundry, and cooking healthy meals for dietary needs. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Heart Havens Inc.
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and promote independence.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assessed client's needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Direct Support Professional
Mark and Laura Schomaker
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting for client wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Private Caregiver
Jennifer Heinbockel
01.2018 - Current
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced self-esteem.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Server
Cactus Steakhouse and Saloon
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Server
TGI Friday's Restuarant
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Server
Chili's Restaurant
04.2012 - 02.2014
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA06-2027
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Behavior redirection
- Transportation
- Crisis Management
- First aid and safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Transportation Assistance
- Decision-making support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Disability Awareness
- Client documentation
Certification
First Aid and CPR Certified
Medication Administration Certified
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Heart Havens Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Mark and Laura Schomaker
01.2018 - Current
Private Caregiver
Jennifer Heinbockel
01.2018 - Current
Server
Cactus Steakhouse and Saloon
06.2015 - 01.2018
Server
TGI Friday's Restuarant
02.2013 - 06.2015
Server
Chili's Restaurant
04.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Central Virginia Community College
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