Kimberly Baxter
Summary
Energetic and dependable health care professional with excellent interpersonal communication skills and managing priorities with a positive attitude. Highly effective in providing comfort and dignity for all served.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Habilitation Attendant
Disability Services Of The Southwest
10.2013 - Current
- Assists clients with personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Ensures a safe environment based on safety and sanitation protocols.
- Practices standard infection control procedures.
- Complies with client's individual treatment plan.
- Assists client with mobility and transfers.
- Records, reports changes in client's physical and mental health.
- Supports daily living activities.
Habilitation Attendant
CDS In Texas
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assists patients with personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Ensures a safe environment by following safety and sanitation protocols.
- Practices universal infection control procedures.
- Complies with patient's individual treatment plan.
- Assists patients with mobility and transfers.
- Supports daily living activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Certified Nurse Aide
Precious Place For Me Assisted Living
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patient's physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Certified Nurse Aide
Heights Home Health
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided high-quality care to patients, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and meal preparation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses for timely intervention.
- Facilitated patient transfers and repositioning, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor.
Administrative Assistant
City Of Copperas Cove
07.2007 - 09.2012
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing organizational systems.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed department budgets and generated financial reports for management review.
Office Manager
Coleman American Moving Services Inc.
11.2010 - 05.2012
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Certified BLS CPR Instructor -
The Training Center of Central Texas
Harker Heights, TX12.2022
BLS CPR Certification -
Scott & White Hospital
Temple, TX10.2022
Certified Nurse Aide -
Elite Nurse Aide School
Killeen, TX12.2016
GED -
San Antonio Adult Continuing Education
San Antonio, TX01.1986
Skills
- Initiative and Self-Motivation
- Infection Control
- Cleaning Procedures
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking capabilities
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Interpersonal skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptability and flexibility
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Habilitation Attendant
CDS In Texas
09.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nurse Aide
Precious Place For Me Assisted Living
09.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Nurse Aide
Heights Home Health
07.2018 - 09.2018
Habilitation Attendant
Disability Services Of The Southwest
10.2013 - Current
Office Manager
Coleman American Moving Services Inc.
11.2010 - 05.2012
Administrative Assistant
City Of Copperas Cove
07.2007 - 09.2012
Certified BLS CPR Instructor -
The Training Center of Central Texas
BLS CPR Certification -
Scott & White Hospital
Certified Nurse Aide -
Elite Nurse Aide School
GED -
San Antonio Adult Continuing Education
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