Kesselly Dennis
Brooklyn Park,MN
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with solid foundation in providing compassionate care and support. Proven ability to assist with daily living activities and build meaningful relationships with clients. Demonstrated proficiency in both communication and problem-solving, ensuring well-being and comfort of those in care.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Provider
Integrity Foster Care Services
7979 24th Ave, Hugo, MN 55038
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for clients.
- Supported medication management by organizing and reminding clients of schedules.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversations to promote emotional well-being.
- Observed client behavior and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance the overall quality of care provided.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services that improved overall health outcomes for patients with various medical conditions or disabilities.
- Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere in the care facility by fostering strong relationships with both patients and colleagues.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted patient independence by assisting with daily living tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
DSP
Dungarvin
1444 Northland Dr. Mendota Heights, MN 55120
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Trained new staff on standard operating procedures and best practices for DSP tasks.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely restocking and minimize disruptions in service.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve overall productivity.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- 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.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Supported management in maintaining documentation related to operational activities and reports.
Caregiver
Mary T
11800 Xeon Blvd NW, Coon Rapids MN 55448
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided compassionate care for clients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients, fostering emotional support and well-being.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement individualized care strategies effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs, adjusting care approaches to promote optimal outcomes.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Caregiver
Allen Court Assistant Living
493 Stony Hill Rd. Yardley Pa 19067
01.2008 - 03.2013
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate care for clients, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients, fostering emotional support and well-being.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement individualized care strategies effectively.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Mechanical Repair Welder
US Pipe and Foundry Company
1400 Beverly Rd, Burlington New Jersey 08016
04.2005 - 12.2007
- Operated welding equipment to complete repairs on various metal structures.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.
- Trained junior welders on safe operating procedures and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency in repair tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and materials used during projects.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Reduced downtime in production lines by performing preventive maintenance on welding equipment.
- Enhanced productivity levels within the team through continuous improvement of work processes and techniques employed in repair operations.
- Improved overall workshop efficiency with well-planned work schedules and timely job completions.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by efficiently managing resources and minimizing waste during repair jobs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to strict safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by conducting thorough inspections after each welding task.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on welding tools to ensure optimal performance at all times.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Suggested improvements to soldering process to increase efficiency.
- Monitored and documented soldering results.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Lincoln Technical Institute
308 NJ -38 Moorestown, NJ 0805708-2009
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pharmacy Tech
Lincoln Technical Institute
North East, PA03-2008
High School Diploma -
St. Martin's High School
Gbarnga, Bong County Liberia11-1987
Skills
- Medication reminders
- Activity supervision
- Medical documentation
- Mobility support
- Medication administration
- Documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
- PPE usage
- First aid and safety
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Care Provider
Integrity Foster Care Services
08.2023 - Current
DSP
Dungarvin
01.2021 - 08.2023
Caregiver
Mary T
01.2017 - 02.2018
Caregiver
Allen Court Assistant Living
01.2008 - 03.2013
Mechanical Repair Welder
US Pipe and Foundry Company
04.2005 - 12.2007
No Degree - LPN
Lincoln Technical Institute
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pharmacy Tech
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
St. Martin's High School