Kennedy Gordon
Abbeville,LA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Share Care USA
Lafayette, La
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
Personal Care Assistant
The Blake At Lafayette
Lafayette, La
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Cashier Team Lead
Lowes Home Improvment
Lafayette, La
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA12.2023
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette
Lafayette, LA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School
Abbeville, LA05.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Caregiving
- CPR Certified
- Emotional Support
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and safety
- Progress Documentation
- State regulations knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Client documentation
- Adaptive Learning
- Social Skills Development
- Transportation
- Direct Patient Care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Health and safety requirements
- Patient Assessments
- EMR / EHR
- Medical Records Management
- Medical office administration
- Care Delivery
- Time Management
- Client Support
- Personal Care Aide
- Relationship Building
- First Aid Certification
- Fast Learner
- Caring Companionship
- CPR Certification
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Medical chart documentation
Certification
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certified
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Share Care USA
01.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
The Blake At Lafayette
12.2022 - 04.2023
Cashier Team Lead
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2022 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant -
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School