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Kirsten Hurrell

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Compassionate Caregiver, Special Needs, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in behavior modification techniques, emergency response training, and adaptive communication strategies to support individuals with diverse needs. Excel in patience, empathy, and active listening, ensuring comfort and trust while fostering independence and learning among clients.

Compassionate caregiver with experience in providing specialized care to individuals with special needs. Skilled in developing and implementing personalized programs to meet unique needs of each individual. Strengths include exceptional communication, patience, and adaptability, resulting in improved wellbeing and enhanced quality of life for those under care. Impact made includes fostering an environment of empathy and respect, empowering individuals to achieve their potential in daily activities.

Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.

Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

In Home Health Services
Glendale, AZ
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Supported communication between clients and healthcare professionals effectively.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
  • Developed individualized care plans alongside families and healthcare teams.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported changes promptly.
  • Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
  • Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
  • Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
  • Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
  • Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
  • Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
  • Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
  • Created individualized care plans based on each client's unique needs and abilities.

Cashier Team Lead

Ruff creek gas station
Wintersville , OH
07.2014 - 08.2017
  • Supervised cashier staff to ensure efficient service and accurate transactions.
  • Trained new cashiers on procedures and customer service standards.
  • Managed cash register operations and balanced daily cash drawers.
  • Organized inventory displays to enhance customer experience and accessibility.
  • Monitored compliance with safety and sanitation practices in the workplace.
  • Assisted cashiers with resolving customer complaints and inquiries.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the register area.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping floors and wiping down counters regularly.
  • Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Assisted customers with locating items within the store when requested.
  • Supported other teams when necessary, such as stocking shelves or bagging groceries.
  • Resolved discrepancies between POS system and physical money amounts in drawers at end of shift.
  • Scanned, priced, and bagged customer groceries quickly to keep lines moving.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while performing tasks.
  • Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards.
  • Authorized discounts and special actions to resolve customer disputes and maintain satisfaction.
  • Monitored cashier performance, providing feedback as needed.
  • Participated in weekly meetings to discuss upcoming promotions, initiatives, and strategies.

Education

Valley Vista
Surprise, AZ

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Client health monitoring
  • Personal care assistance
  • Special needs support
  • Safety compliance
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Medication management
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Compassionate communication
  • Strong ethics
  • Chronic illness management
  • Patient care
  • Social interaction
  • Client transportation
  • Disability support
  • Case management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Special needs care
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Daily living activities assistance

Certification

  • American red cross association for
  • First aid and CPR for kids babies adults certified for 2 more years
  • Got it completed this year 2025

Accomplishments

  • Earned the lead cashier when I worked at the gas station in steubenville Ohio company called ruff creek corners because I proved to them I was such a good worker hard worker great at multitasking and I love a challenge I'm also very outgoing and confident in my work ethic.

Affiliations

  • I love to take my time and do my job the correct way instead of rushing to get it done and it end up being the wrong way.
  • When I work I make sure my task is done correctly and my team of they need help along the way I make time to help them as well .
  • I'm very good at staying humble in crazy situation
  • I'm a very easy out going positive person to get along with.
  • I work well by myself And with others
  • I love to try new things but Also at times I don't like change because I'm a hard worker I have great work ethic

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

In Home Health Services
06.2022 - 03.2024

Cashier Team Lead

Ruff creek gas station
07.2014 - 08.2017

Valley Vista

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