Kimberly Johnson Cheeks
Department of Veterans Affairs
Northport,AL
14
years of professional experience
Dedicated to support assistant with extensive experience in administration, patient care and rehabilitation. Known for strong organizational and communication skills, ensuring optimal health outcomes and administrative enhancing qualities. Strong standards of professionalism offering substantial expertise in administrative support and customer service. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Flexibly adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability and efficiency. Exhibits excellent communication and organizational skills sought by employers.
Work History
Support Assistant
11 Years 9 Months- Provide proper meals to patients according to the health and medication guidelines from the physician along with the corrective dosages of medication as needed daily.
- Assist with the clothing and personal hygiene's of the resident due to illness and limitations functions.
- Transport resident to their appointments and other location that's needed for assistance.
- Provide physical mobility exercise plan for daily monitoring of rehabilitation to strengthen the body areas that needs attention when ordered by the physician.
- Prepare ways to communicate with the resident so that they don't become emotional during the healing, recovery, and rehabilitation period while using a stepping stone chart to allow them to see the before and after success.
Caregiver CNA
2 Years 1 Month- Provided compassionate personal care to residents, enhancing their quality of life and comfort.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity among elderly clients.
- Monitored and documented changes in residents' health status, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers.
- Implemented tailored activity programs, fostering social engagement and mental stimulation for residents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Mental Health Technician
11 Months- Monitored patient behavior and mental health status to ensure safety and well-being.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare team.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to promote patient engagement and coping skills.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as grooming, meal preparation, or mobility when necessary.
- Enhanced therapeutic environment by maintaining clean and organized patient area.
- Charted on each patient daily.
Correctional Officer
8 Months- Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain safety within the correctional environment.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, utilizing de-escalation techniques to manage critical situations.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and legal personnel during investigations and incident reporting.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
Teacher's Assistant
10 Months- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students.
- Collaborated with educators to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies effectively.
- Coordinated small group activities, enhancing student engagement and reinforcing key concepts.
- Supported the lead teacher in developing curriculum materials, ensuring alignment with state standards and educational objectives.
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Assisted students with special needs in achieving academic success through individualized instruction and personalized support strategies.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Education
Associate of Arts - Child Development And Early Childhood Education
Whorter School of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician
Municipal Jailer - Corrections
Distribution And Logistics Training
Medical Office Administration
Human Resources Assistant - Human Resources Training
Medical Assistant And Patient Care Assistant
Skills
Strong organization
Professionalism and etiquette
Resourcefulness and initiative
Teamwork and collaboration
Fast learner
Customer service
Attention to detail
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Customer and client relations
Office administration
Documentation and recordkeeping
Confidentiality and data protection
Professionalism
Administrative support
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Customer relations and communications
Task prioritization
Goal setting
Administrative procedures
Timeline
Caregiver CNA
Regency Retirement Village Of Tuscaloosa
03.2024 - 04.2026Read More
Mental Health Technician
Mental Health, Bryce Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Correctional Officer
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
05.2022 - 01.2023Read More
Support Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
11.2014 - CurrentRead More
Teacher's Assistant
Rockfish Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2013Read More
Wallace State Community College
Associate of Arts from Child Development And Early Childhood Education
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Samford University
Whorter School of Pharmacy from Pharmacy Technician
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Texas A&M University
Municipal Jailer from Corrections
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Clemson University
Distribution And Logistics Training
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Management And Strategy Institute
Medical Office Administration
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Ashworth College
Human Resources Assistant from Human Resources Training
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US Career Institute
Medical Assistant And Patient Care Assistant
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