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Khristopher Oakes

Joplin,MO

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable Direct Support Professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

SLS in ISL Setting, Direct Support Staff

Chances Of Hope
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • 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.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
  • Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.

Direct Support Professional

Parity Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Certified Forklift Operator

AmeriCold Logistics
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Coordinated with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
  • Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Carhop, Cook

Sonic Drive-in
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Took orders and delivered food and beverages to customers in cars to provide quick and convenient customer service.
  • Maintained positive and professional attitude to instill business confidence and promote repeat business with customers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to promote compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Cleaned and maintained drive-in parking lots, picnic areas and building grounds to provide clean and attractive environment for customers.
  • Operated headset communication system to take orders quickly and accurately from customers.
  • Answered guest questions and promoted special products.
  • Delivered change and receipts to customers in cars to maintain accurate financial records and provide customers with correct change and proof of purchase.
  • Communicated clearly with other employees to promote prompt preparation and delivery of food orders.
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information.
  • Memorized orders and maintained 100% accuracy in high-traffic times.
  • Balanced orders on trays weighing over 3 lbs and delivered them to cars.
  • Met sales targets by encouraging customers to buy extra food items such as drinks, desserts, and sides.
  • Organized freezers, refrigerators and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
  • Monitored drive-in parking lot regularly to direct drivers into designated areas and maintain safe and organized service.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.

Education

GED -

Carthage Technical Center
Carthage, MO
05.2023

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Client Requirements
  • Injury Support
  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Active Listening
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Vital Signs Management
  • Emergency Situations
  • Crisis Management
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Independent Living
  • Patient Restraint
  • Case Conferences
  • Routine Adjustment
  • Medicine Administration
  • Developing Rapport
  • Member Services and Support
  • Transporting Residents
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Patient Rapport
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Mobility Support
  • Recreational Activities
  • Organization and Prioritization
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Developing Client Trust
  • Household Management
  • Writing Assessments
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Health and Safety Requirements
  • Community Integration
  • Treatment Protocols
  • Problem Identification
  • Individualized Assistance
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Household Tasks
  • Word Processing
  • Client Support
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Status Updates
  • Healthy Eating
  • Menu Preparation
  • Nutrition
  • Healthcare
  • Safety Standards
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Route Logs
  • Overhead Crane Operator Training
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Packing and Scanning
  • Staging and Sorting
  • Warehouse Best Practices
  • Label Creation
  • Time Management
  • Shipment Procedures
  • Inventory Staging
  • Shipping Operations
  • Materials Movement
  • RFID Systems
  • Safety Awareness
  • CPR Training
  • Customer Experience
  • Material Packaging
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Assembly Lines
  • OSHA Workplace Safety
  • Safety and Quality Standards
  • Team Player
  • RF Scanner
  • Dock Operations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Forklift Operation
  • Pallet Construction
  • Safe Driver
  • First Aid Certified
  • General Laborer
  • Repairing Tires
  • Wrapping and Banding

Timeline

SLS in ISL Setting, Direct Support Staff

Chances Of Hope
07.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Parity Services
01.2023 - 05.2023

Certified Forklift Operator

AmeriCold Logistics
10.2021 - 02.2022

Carhop, Cook

Sonic Drive-in
11.2019 - 05.2021

GED -

Carthage Technical Center

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