Kennay James-Mckinzie
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with a proven track record at Ability 360, enhancing clients' quality of life through dedicated daily living assistance and emotional support. Skilled in time management and patient care, I foster strong relationships and ensure a safe environment, demonstrating dependability and a commitment to individual needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Ability 360
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Teacher Assistant (Internship)
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Assisted in developing effective classroom management strategies that fostered an inclusive community where all students felt valued and respected.
- Enhanced classroom environment by implementing various teaching methods and strategies, catering to diverse learning styles.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with emerging trends in education and improve instructional effectiveness.
- Facilitated small-group instruction sessions targeting specific skill gaps among struggling learners for academic success.
- Prepared supplementary lesson materials such as visuals aids, hands-on manipulatives, or interactive games that enhanced student understanding of complex concepts.
- Increased student participation with engaging activities and group projects that promoted collaboration and teamwork.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Cashier
Goodwill Of Central And Northern Arizona
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
Education
Certificate - Data Analytics
Google Certificates
OnlineCertificate - Leasing Professional
National Apartment Association
OnlineCentral High School
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Go above and beyond
- Detail Oriented
- Outgoing
- Multitasking
Timeline
Caregiver
Ability 360
12.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant (Internship)
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music
06.2024 - 07.2024
Cashier
Goodwill Of Central And Northern Arizona
04.2023 - 08.2023
Certificate - Data Analytics
Google Certificates
Certificate - Leasing Professional
National Apartment Association
Central High School
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