Kelsey Brinton
Pendleton,OR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable caregiver enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Attentive and passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Services
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Lead Supervisor/Bartender
Deschutes Junction Bar And Grill
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Direct Support Professional
ALSO
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Special Needs Nanny
Private Client
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Increased independence in daily living activities by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, grooming, and hygiene management.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Administered medication to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies consistently across home, school, therapy settings to enhance skill acquisition rate.
- Transported individuals to appointments and activities to facilitate access to healthcare and community engagement.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals tailored to dietary restrictions or sensory sensitivities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress as well as discussing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
Cashier/Line Cook
Round Table Pizza, Inc
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Improved transaction speed without sacrificing accuracy by staying up-to-date on product pricing changes.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Education
GED -
Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR12.2017
Skills
- Household Cleaning
- Medical Records Management
- Clear Communication
- CPR/AED
- Client Records Management
- Ability to Lift
- Care Plan Management
- Personal Care Aide
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Decision-making support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Services
07.2022 - 11.2023
Lead Supervisor/Bartender
Deschutes Junction Bar And Grill
03.2021 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
ALSO
10.2020 - 03.2021
Special Needs Nanny
Private Client
10.2017 - 10.2020
Cashier/Line Cook
Round Table Pizza, Inc
06.2016 - 08.2017
GED -
Blue Mountain Community College
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