Kendra Anderson
Oakland
Summary
Dynamic Care Provider with extensive experience at Assisting Hands, skilled in service planning and effective communication. Proven ability to develop individualized service plans and foster trusting relationships with clients. Adept at regulatory compliance and problem-solving, ensuring high-quality care and support for diverse patient needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Provider
Assisting Hands
Newark
01.2025 - Current
- Assessed client needs on an ongoing basis and reported any changes to the supervisor or case manager promptly.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and compassionate understanding of individual needs.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
IHSS Care Provider
Public Authority for IHSS in Alameda County
Oakland
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored medication schedules and administered medications as needed.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Responded to emails, telephone calls, and face-to-face inquiries from customers regarding appointment settings.
Social Services Worker
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Oakland
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Developed individualized service plans based on client needs and goals.
- Maintained case files, records and documentation to ensure compliance with all regulations and policies.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss cases and program updates.
- Conducted intakes and assessments of individuals to determine eligibility for social services programs.
Medical Records Clerk
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Oakland
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted in developing processes for maintaining current information in patient's files.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to the maintenance of accurate medical records.
- Scanned paper records into digital format.
- Retrieved patient medical records in response to requests from authorized personnel.
Activity Director
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
Oakland
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted assessments of residents' cognitive functioning levels prior to enrollment in programs.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate interdisciplinary programming.
- Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress notes.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for seniors in long-term care facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Rehabilitation Center of oakland
Oakland
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crown Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Alameda
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Patient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
Alameda Health System Highland Hospital, Patient Services
San Leandro
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients according to safety protocols.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines regarding use of personal protective equipment when interacting with COVID-19 positive patients.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records system.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure of assigned patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - License Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy Concord Ca
Concord, CA09-2024
High School Diploma -
Andalusia High School
Andalusia, AL05-1996
Skills
- Service planning
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Regulatory compliance
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Project scheduling
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR and AED), American Heart Association.
Timeline
Care Provider
Assisting Hands
01.2025 - Current
IHSS Care Provider
Public Authority for IHSS in Alameda County
12.2024 - Current
Social Services Worker
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
01.2024 - 11.2024
Medical Records Clerk
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
12.2022 - 12.2023
Activity Director
The Rehabilitation Center of Oakland
01.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Rehabilitation Center of oakland
02.2020 - 01.2021
Patient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
Alameda Health System Highland Hospital, Patient Services
02.2018 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crown Bay Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - License Vocational Nurse
Gurnick Academy Concord Ca
High School Diploma -
Andalusia High School