Kimberly Holmes
Leesburg,FL
Summary
Compassionate Resident Assistant with experience in care management and team collaboration. Skilled in facilitating daily living activities and addressing resident needs to enhance satisfaction. Expertise in patient monitoring and team building fosters supportive environments for residents and students. Committed to promoting well-being and effective communication within healthcare teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
KidztoKids Learning Center
Tavares, Florida
12.2024 - Current
- Supported students with special needs during lessons and activities.
- Monitored student progress and behavior in group settings to identify areas for support.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student needs and progress.
- Contributed to positive educational setting by implementing gentle discipline strategies and promoting student engagement.
Resident Assistant
Mission Oaks Assisted Living
Oxford, Florida
11.2024 - 04.2026
- Coordinated social and recreational events to foster resident engagement and community building.
- Monitored residents' well-being, documenting changes and communicating with healthcare providers to support timely interventions.
- Communicated resident needs effectively to nursing staff and families.
- Facilitated daily living activities and personal care for residents.
- Supported supervised medication management for optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted residents in transportation to scheduled activities and meals.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
- Developed and delivered training for new staff on caregiving protocols and facility procedures to ensure consistent care.
- Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
Hospice Aide
Hospice of Marion County
Ocala, Florida
10.2013 - 08.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nurses to implement care plans for patients.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with patients, fostering an environment of compassion and dignity during hospice care.
- Educated families on effective caregiving techniques to enhance patient comfort and support.
- Documented patient progress and communicated updates effectively.
- Provided emotional support to grieving families during difficult times. by offering a listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Ensured safe patient care by rigorously adhering to safety guidelines and policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
Leesburg, FL08-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
LakeTech
Eustis, FLSkills
- Activity planning
- Patient monitoring
- Caregiving protocols
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Resident engagement
- Activity planning
- Group facilitation
- Classroom safety
- Student supervision
- Curriculum support
- Activity setup
- Indirect care
- EMR / EHR
- CPR certified
- Team player
- Social engagement
- Care planning
- Activity setup
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
KidztoKids Learning Center
12.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Mission Oaks Assisted Living
11.2024 - 04.2026
Hospice Aide
Hospice of Marion County
10.2013 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Care and Education
LakeTech