Kaylah Mckinley
Hemet,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Results-driven support professional prepared for impactful roles in direct care environments. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through tailored support and effective daily management. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and consistent quality outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Flagship Group LLC
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Caregiver
Helping Hands LLC
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Documented current clients' information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Hemet High School
Hemet, CA05.2023
Skills
- Reporting and documentation
- Relationship building
- Health and safety requirements
- Decision-making support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Client documentation
- Behavioral management
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
Education and Training
other,other
Certification
Dsp1&2 certified CPR,CPI,First Aide Certified
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Flagship Group LLC
05.2021 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Helping Hands LLC
06.2019 - 05.2020
Diploma - General Studies
Hemet High School
Similar Profiles
Jacob PostiffJacob Postiff
Design and Engineering Manager at Flagship Solar LLCDesign and Engineering Manager at Flagship Solar LLC
Austin EscobedoAustin Escobedo
High Sales Server at Pyro - Flagship Restaurant GroupHigh Sales Server at Pyro - Flagship Restaurant Group
Seth PeabodySeth Peabody
Transportation Manager at Flagship Food GroupTransportation Manager at Flagship Food Group