Kenneth Hawkins
Oakley ,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Care Provider
Villa Amour
Antioch, CA
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Package Handler
UPS
Oakland, CA
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Communicated with supervisors about delays or other issues with shipments.
- Built strong relationships with customers and vendors through excellent customer service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored and tracked shipment progress to confirm on-time delivery.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing packages and shipments for future reference.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Stored and secured packages in designated areas to prevent damage and theft.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Island High School
Alameda, CA06.2018
Skills
- Delivers exceptional Customer Service with the ability to work well independently or as part of a team
References
Kamilah Lewis, Manager
(510)205-6944
Kamilahrae@gmail.com
Dwayne Kent, Supervisor
(510)984-0637
Kentdwayne@yahoo.com
Timeline
In Home Care Provider
Villa Amour
09.2021 - 08.2024
Package Handler
UPS
08.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Island High School