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Kashia Houston

Kashia Houston

DSP
Rochester,NY

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Empowering People Independence, enhancing client well-being through emotional support and personal hygiene assistance. Skilled in community integration and transportation, I effectively promote self-advocacy and nutrition monitoring, ensuring clients lead fulfilling lives. Committed to fostering independence and dignity in every interaction.

High standards and achieving impactful results. I provide compassionate support and maintain positive living environment. Reliable team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures quality care. Skills include effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Empowering People Independence
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.

Delivery Driver

Amazon
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.

Housekeeping Laundry Attendant and Bistro Server

Courtyard Marriott Hotel
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring optimal productivity and minimal downtime.
  • Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
  • Supported team members in completing tasks efficiently, fostering a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
  • Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Environmental Technician

Strong Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Ensured safe storage of chemicals through careful organization, labeling, and containment practices within designated areas. Also a Certified floor technician ensured waxed clean floors.
  • Participated in regular safety meetings to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and workplace safety within the organization.
  • Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
  • Reduced hazardous waste generation through implementing effective waste minimization strategies.
  • Maintained accurate records of all environmental activities, facilitating streamlined reporting processes and regulatory compliance documentation.

Enviornmental Services

Cleancraft Industries
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Warehouse Associate

Lidestri Industries
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
  • Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel

Environmental Specialist

Docs Facility Soultions
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient completion of tasks and high-quality results.
  • Assisted with developing marketing materials highlighting our company''s commitment to eco-friendly practices.
  • Adapted quickly to new cleaning technologies and processes, incorporating them into daily routines for more efficient and environmentally friendly results.
  • Assisted in employee training, sharing expertise on green cleaning techniques and best practices.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on environmental regulations, ensuring compliance in all cleaning activities.

CNA

Creekview Nursing And Rehab
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

Cashier Team Lead

Smashburger
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
  • Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.

Parks Maintenance Worker

Center For Employment Opportunities
08.2016 - 09.2017
  • Participated in training programs to enhance skills, ensuring continuous improvement in job performance.
  • Operated a variety of tools and machinery for tasks like mowing lawns, trimming trees, repairing fences, painting picnic tables, fixing broken sprinklers resulting in well-maintained parks'' grounds.
  • Kept grass, trees and landscaping beds in professional condition with regular care.
  • Increased community engagement through participation in events like volunteer clean-ups and educational workshops.
  • Improved park aesthetics with meticulous attention to detail in litter removal and upkeep of benches, signs, and other infrastructure.

Education

Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare

REOC
Rochester, NY
09-2023

GED -

University of New York
Rochester, NY
09-2016

Skills

  • Disability awareness
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Transportation assistance
  • Community integration
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Self-advocacy support

Certification

  • CPCT/A - Nusing Technician/Assistant
  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Accomplishments

Sterile Processing technician

Certified Nursing Assistant

Some College for Interior Design

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeInternshipGig WorkContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPersonal development programsHealthcare benefits

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Software

Microsoft Word and excel

Interests

Traveling

Languages

English

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Empowering People Independence
11.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver

Amazon
09.2024 - 11.2024

Housekeeping Laundry Attendant and Bistro Server

Courtyard Marriott Hotel
04.2022 - 04.2023

Environmental Technician

Strong Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 11.2021

Enviornmental Services

Cleancraft Industries
03.2020 - 07.2020

Warehouse Associate

Lidestri Industries
01.2019 - 05.2019

Environmental Specialist

Docs Facility Soultions
05.2018 - 01.2019

CNA

Creekview Nursing And Rehab
10.2017 - 12.2017

Cashier Team Lead

Smashburger
08.2016 - 09.2017

Parks Maintenance Worker

Center For Employment Opportunities
08.2016 - 09.2017

Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare

REOC

GED -

University of New York

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