Kenisha Bolden
Des Moines
Summary
Compassionate and reliable caregiver with extensive experience at REM Iowa Community Service, excelling in patient support and health monitoring. Proven ability to foster trust through effective communication and teamwork. Certified in CPR/AED, I am dedicated to enhancing client well-being while managing multiple responsibilities efficiently.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dsp
REM Iowa Community Service
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Family Interaction Specialist
Families First Counseling Services
04.2024 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Program Supervisor
REM Iowa Community Service
05.2020 - 09.2021
Assistance with scheduling, payroll, documentation check, management
Education
Human Services
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, IA05.2015
Skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Clear communication
- Attentive to people
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient confidentiality
- Supportive personality
Timeline
Family Interaction Specialist
Families First Counseling Services
04.2024 - Current
Program Supervisor
REM Iowa Community Service
05.2020 - 09.2021
Dsp
REM Iowa Community Service
Human Services
Marshalltown Community College
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