Kaliyah White
Madison,IL
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide experienced in providing direct support and personal care in assisted living environments. Supported residents with personal hygiene, mobility assistance, meal service, companionship, and monitoring to promote comfort, safety, and healthy routines. Collaborated with healthcare staff to improve care quality and report changes in physical condition, mental capability, or behavior, demonstrating empathy and strong communication skills.
Overview
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4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Morning Glory Assisted Living
Edwardsville, Illinois
07.2026 - Current
- Assisted Morning Glory Assisted Living residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitored resident comfort, safety, and daily needs, ensuring quality care throughout shifts
- Supported medication reminders and routine care following care plans
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities
- Collaborated in team meetings to address client progress and family concerns, enhancing care strategies
- Coordinated communication with medical providers to maintain continuity of care and follow up on appointments
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation
Dietary Server
Keystone Assisted Living
O'Fallon, Illinois
06.2024 - 07.2026
- Served meals to residents, following dietary restrictions as needed
- Delivered meal trays following resident diet orders and texture guidelines
- Served Keystone Assisted Living residents meals in dining room and private rooms
- Prepared dining areas with place settings, beverages, and serving utensils
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding resident needs or preferences
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications
- Provided assistance to dietary aides with special projects or tasks
Behavior Technician
Touchette
Belleville, Illinois
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided direct behavioral intervention services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities
- Implemented ABA strategies during therapy sessions under supervisor guidance
- Supported behavior intervention plans for Touchette patients across daily care routines
- Documented session notes and behavior observations in Touchette clinical records
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships
- Engaged in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
Patient Care Technician
Anderson Hospital
Maryville, Illinois
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored Anderson Hospital patients and recorded vital signs
- Assisted Anderson Hospital nurses with daily patient care
- Repositioned Anderson Hospital patients and supported comfort measures
- Documented patient observations in Anderson Hospital records
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
Patient Observer
BJC
Belleville, Illinois
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Monitored patients continuously for safety and behavioral changes at BJC bedside units
- Observed behavior patterns for changes that may indicate a potential problem or concern for the patient's health status
- Provided a calming presence to patients during shifts to alleviate anxiety and reduce patient agitation and confusion during shifts
- Responded quickly to alarms, calls, and urgent requests from hospital staff
- Reported concerns promptly to nurses and care teams following BJC procedures
Education
Madison Senior Highschool
Madison, ILSkills
- Patient care
- ADL assistance
- Safe transfers
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Vital signs
- Behavioral observation
- Care plan documentation
- Transportation services
- Dietary support
- Housekeeping support
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Strong ethics
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Morning Glory Assisted Living
07.2026 - Current
Dietary Server
Keystone Assisted Living
06.2024 - 07.2026
Behavior Technician
Touchette
06.2023 - 01.2026
Patient Care Technician
Anderson Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2024
Patient Observer
BJC
01.2023 - 03.2024
Madison Senior Highschool