Kara Clingenpeel
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Assisting Hands, skilled in elderly care and emotional support. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans and foster strong relationships, enhancing client well-being. Adept at multitasking and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring compliance with health standards while promoting independence and comfort for clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Assisting Hands
Kansas City, MO
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored health conditions for timely interventions.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance overall well-being of clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care provided for compliance purposes.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, ensuring consistent quality of care delivered.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Preschool Coordinator/Lead Childcare Provider
Connection Point Baptist Church
Raytown, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for preschool programs.
- Coordinated daily activities and schedules for children and staff.
- Trained and mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and enhance child development.
- Organized community outreach events to promote preschool enrollment.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback and assessments.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administration teams.
- Created a safe space where all learners felt comfortable expressing themselves freely without fear of judgment or ridicule from peers or adults alike.
- Enhanced preschool program quality by implementing research-based curriculum and assessments.
- Mentored new hires by sharing best practices gleaned from years of experience working in diverse early childhood settings across multiple contexts.
- Developed relationships with families to foster parental involvement in their child''s education and overall wellbeing.
- Managed daily operations of the preschool program, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication between staff and parents.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations while maintaining accreditation standards through regular evaluations and updates.
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Supervised childcare workers and oversaw facility to meet state requirements for education and training.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Supervised daily activities of children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Organized community events to enhance family involvement and support church initiatives.
- Provided ongoing communication with families regarding their child''s progress, milestones achieved, and areas for improvement.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for staff members by organizing training workshops on child development topics.
Barista, Pricing
Hen House Market
Leawood, KS
01.2010 - 02.2015
- Prepared high-quality espresso beverages and specialty drinks to meet customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of service areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in training new baristas on coffee preparation techniques and customer service best practices.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance speed of service during peak hours.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport, address concerns, and promote menu items effectively.
- Managed inventory levels of coffee beans and supplies, reducing waste through proactive ordering practices.
- Collaborated with team members to create seasonal drink specials that increased customer interest.
- Monitored equipment functionality, conducting routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
Education
No Degree - Business Management, Child Development
Longview Community College
Lee's Summit, MOHigh School Diploma -
Raytown South High School
Raytown, MO05-2001
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Alzheimer's care
- Behavioral management
- Heavy lifting
- Behavior redirection
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Transportation services
Certification
Hoyer lift
CPR certified
Timeline
Caregiver
Assisting Hands
05.2025 - Current
Preschool Coordinator/Lead Childcare Provider
Connection Point Baptist Church
01.2020 - Current
Barista, Pricing
Hen House Market
01.2010 - 02.2015
No Degree - Business Management, Child Development
Longview Community College
High School Diploma -
Raytown South High School