Kelly Mcelyea
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Home, enhancing resident satisfaction through personalized care plans and effective communication. Skilled in medication management and safety compliance, I foster trust and emotional support while promoting a clean and safe environment. Adaptable problem-solver dedicated to improving the quality of life for those in my care.
Professional caretaker with significant experience in maintaining safe, clean, and organized environments. Skilled in providing compassionate care, managing household duties, and ensuring well-being of those under supervision. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, demonstrating flexibility with changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and nurturing approach.
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering Numbers years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Taker
Home
02.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Improved resident satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and ensuring a clean living environment.
- Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of recreational events for residents, promoting social engagement and wellbeing.
- Organized transportation for residents to appointments, improving access to essential services.
- Improved communication with families, providing regular updates on their loved ones' care.
- Managed medication schedules for residents to ensure timely and accurate administration.
- Enhanced living spaces, leading regular maintenance and repair efforts.
- Conducted daily health checks on residents, providing peace of mind for families.
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing unique needs of each resident.
- Managed medication schedules and refills, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments and therapies.
- Promoted culture of respect and empathy, leading by example and setting positive tone.
- Maintained safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Performed daily routines and activities for clients, including meal preparation, medication reminders, and hygiene assistance.
- 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.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning and safety protocols.
- Maintained required records of work hours, budgets and payrolls.
- Supervised team of housekeeping and janitorial workers to meet highest quality of cleanliness and safety standards.
- Takes care of my 11 year old Specials need every day on top of training her nurses.
Testing, Welding Water Tanks
American Water Heaters
01.2003 - 01.2005
- 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.
Cashier Helper
McDonalds
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Provided friendly service even during stressful situations or periods of high volume without compromising accuracy or efficiency.
- Supported fellow cashiers with additional tasks, contributing to overall team efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of the cashier area, promoting a positive store environment for both employees and customers.
- The ability to multitask
Education
High School Diploma -
Science Hil High School
Johnson City, TNSkills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Personal care
- Safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Medication distribution
- Medication reminders
- Emotional support
- Nutrition monitoring
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Transportation assistance
- Healthcare coordination
- Mobility support
- Physical therapy support
- Mobility assistance
- Housekeeping support
- Patient assistance
- Health and safety compliance
- Clear communication
- Creative thinking
- Safety protocols
- Decision-making
- Team coordination
- Problem-solving
- Timekeeping
- Furniture cleaning
- Laundry and dry cleaning
Timeline
Care Taker
Home
02.2014 - Current
Testing, Welding Water Tanks
American Water Heaters
01.2003 - 01.2005
Cashier Helper
McDonalds
01.2002 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Science Hil High School