Kimara Hill
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Technician with proven abilities in effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in monitoring patient needs and providing emotional support, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and care quality. Committed to delivering exceptional care and enhancing patient comfort in fast-paced healthcare environments. Results-driven Patient Care Technician recognized for delivering outstanding patient care and support. Strong skills in time management and basic patient care, focused on creating a positive experience for patients and families in challenging circumstances. Winner of Ellis Medicines 2025 "Heart Award" for exemplifying the values behaviors and actions that reflect compassionate care and service of Ellis Medicine. Aspiring registered nurse who is goal driven, committed to exceptional patient care and always willing to learn new things.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Ellis Hospital
Schenectady, New York
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient vital signs and comfort levels.
- Supported patients with daily activities, including bathing and dressing as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance or support.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Cashier/Bakery Sales Clerk
ShopRite
West Nyack, New York
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at a busy grocery store.
- Maintained accurate cash register and balanced drawers at shift end.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth store operations.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of the self-checkout area for customer convenience.
- Assisted customers with self-checkout machine operation and troubleshooting.
- Monitored transactions to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with store policies.
- Maintained cleanliness of display cases and bakery work areas throughout shifts.
- Restocked shelves with fresh products to ensure availability for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to meet customer demands during peak times.
- Maintained cleanliness of bakery area by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, and restocking items.
- Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
- Used bread slicers and other bakery equipment to handle high-volume operations needs.
- Labeled bakery items by inputting data into digital weighing machine.
- Managed inventory restocking to keep shelves full for customer needs.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Food Service Worker
Meals on Wheels
Nanuet, New York
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Prepared and served food items in accordance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Assembled food products according to company specifications and quality standards.
- Prepared, assembled and set-up food items safely, efficiently and according to public health standards, standard recipes and customer specifications.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Nyack Senior High School
Nyack, NY06-2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support provision
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic patient care
- Time management
- Documentation accuracy
- Blood glucose testing
- ADL support
- Feeding assistance
- Wound care
- Patient hygiene management
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate care
- Heavy lifting
- Medical charting
Accomplishments
- Ellis Medicine 2025 Heart Award Winner
- Award Criteria - Exemplifies the Values, Behaviors and Actions that reflect compassionate care and service of Ellis Medicine. "Bringing your heart to work and going above and beyond"
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Ellis Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Cashier/Bakery Sales Clerk
ShopRite
06.2020 - 08.2022
Food Service Worker
Meals on Wheels
06.2018 - 08.2018
Nyack Senior High School