Keiara Timmerman
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced Personal Care Aide skilled in assisting clients with mental impairments and physical limitations to manage daily tasks. Specializes in geriatric care, providing companionship and direct support to cognitively impaired clients. In addition to my caregiving experience, I have worked as an Associate Cashier, demonstrating strong skills in cash handling, payment processing, and fostering positive relationships with patrons, consistently achieving error-free drawer counts and reconciliations. As a service-oriented team member with excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor, I effectively meet customer needs. I also have experience working with the Department of Education to support students in their learning.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
HamaspikCare
04.2024 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Also this job is working with youngest brother that has Down syndrome and Autism
Paraprofessional Teacher
Department Of Education
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Health Care Aide
True Care Family Services
02.2018 - 11.2025
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Completed all home cleaning tasks, including dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Sales Associate
Footlocker
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
Stocker
Walgreens
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise using Type equipment.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Removed all debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
Education
Boys And Girls High School
Brooklyn, NY5 2019
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Medgar Evers College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Patient Care
- Patient education
- Meal Serving
- Sales
- Teamwork
- Cash Handling
Accomplishments
I have achieved several accomplishments during my academic journey. I have been recognized on the Dean's List, which highlights my dedication to maintaining a high level performance. Additionally, I participated in the MESA program at Medgar College, where I gained valuable skills and experiences that furthered my education and career goals.
Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- State Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Home Health Aide
HamaspikCare
04.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional Teacher
Department Of Education
11.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Footlocker
10.2020 - 02.2021
Health Care Aide
True Care Family Services
02.2018 - 11.2025
Stocker
Walgreens
09.2017 - 06.2018
Boys And Girls High School
Bachelor Of Science - Biology
Medgar Evers College