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Kayla Foster

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Adept Caretaker with a proven track record at Julia Kay Spencer, enhancing resident satisfaction through compassionate caregiving and efficient healthcare coordination. Skilled in medication distribution and providing emotional support, I significantly improved service access and safety. Leveraging interpersonal skills, I also boosted fundraising efforts and volunteer engagement at Hands On Children's Museum.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Caretaker

Julia Kay Spencer
11.2017 - 07.2024
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Performed daily routines and activities for clients, including meal preparation, medication reminders, and hygiene assistance.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for residents.
  • Organized transportation for residents to appointments, improving access to essential services.
  • Managed medication schedules and refills, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments and therapies.
  • Conducted daily health checks on residents, providing peace of mind for families.
  • Increased resident satisfaction, listening to feedback and making necessary adjustments.
  • Addressed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, ensuring resident safety.
  • Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.

Volunteer

Hands On Children's Museum
03.2014 - 04.2014
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Enhanced visitor experience by conducting informative and engaging museum tours.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
  • Assisted in disaster relief efforts, ensuring timely distribution of aid and supplies.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
  • Managed cases of [Type] clients receiving social or community service support.

Education

Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting

Fortis College - Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
06.2019

Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting

Heritage Institute
Jacksonville, FL
06.2017

High School Diploma -

First Coast Academy
05.2012

Skills

  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Personal Care
  • Safety awareness
  • Meal Preparation
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Medication Distribution
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Emotional Support
  • Companionship skills
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Healthcare coordination

Timeline

Caretaker

Julia Kay Spencer
11.2017 - 07.2024

Volunteer

Hands On Children's Museum
03.2014 - 04.2014

Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting

Fortis College - Orange Park

Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting

Heritage Institute

High School Diploma -

First Coast Academy
Kayla Foster