Kristian Walker
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dependable Physical Therapist Aide provides passionate service for physically disabled individuals. Improves patients' quality of life with attentive therapy aid and compassionate communication techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Self employed
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Caregiver for an elderly women who has had many surgeries and needed me to give her medications and help her move around
- I also ran errands for her such as the grocery store and paying bills
- I enjoyed this job very much because I went to school for physical therapy I enjoy helping others
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Custodian
Department of General Services
05.2020 - 09.2023
- Performs routine maintenance activities
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Performs heavy cleaning duties
- Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors
- Gathers and empties trash
- Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities
- Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment
- Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers
- Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions
- Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures
- Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture
- Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs
- Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures
- Manages inventory of cleaning supplies
- Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners
- Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
Security Guard Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Company Overview: Torrance, CA
- Patrol post that I am placed to secure
- Observe and Report
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents, and materials.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Park Ranger
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Hawthorne, CA
- Secure Park
- Maintenance
- Dispatch
- Hawthorne, CA
- Enforced laws and regulations within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Directed incoming and outgoing traffic during special events and identified available parking areas for drivers.
- Utilized topography using GPS technology when analyzing park parameters and terrain.
- Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations and safety measures to educate and inform.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Patrolled all areas by foot and vehicle to assess park conditions and notified maintenance department regarding trash and debris.
Physical Therapy Aide
SOCHI Physical Therapy Clinic
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: North Hollywood, CA
- Clean treatment areas and set up therapy equipment
- Help patients move to or from a therapy area
- Assisted in helping patients walk, sit and stand, as well as transporting them via wheelchair
- Observe patients doing their exercises so that I may report any concerns
- Documenting patients and updating files
- Perform basic prescribed treatments
- Sanitize equipment
- Perform massage when needed
- Recorded patient status in progress notes.
- Enforced safety procedures with all patients.
- Taught chronic pain management techniques to patients.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Assisted patients with employing assistive devices such as splints and braces to support treatment goals.
- Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, wheelchairs, and other strategies.
Office Assistant
Taxs Tips Inc
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Pasadena, CA
- Greeting clients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Maintain and update client information as needed to ensure that clients records are up to date
- Screening telephone calls, enquires and request
- Pasadena, CA
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
Server
Studio Royale
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Company Overview: Culver City, CA
- Serving and preparing food
- Greeting residents and answering questions
- Resetting tables, cleaning dining area and kitchen
- Culver City, CA
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Assistant Manager
Daniel's Reglazing
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Los Angeles, CA
- Assist in scheduling appointments
- Screening telephone calls enquires and request and handling them when appropriate
- Dealing with incoming email and faxes
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Deli Clerk
Ralphs
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Company Overview: Beverly Hills, CA
- Responsible for preparing, slicing, wrapping, weighing, pricing and merchandising the departments deli products
- Informing customers about deli products
- Working with equipment like fryers and slicers
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Education
Fitness Training -
Southern California Health Institute
Physical Therapy Aide - undefined
Southern California Health Institute
12.2015
GED - undefined
Friedman Occupational Center
01.2010
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Laundry
- Senior Care
- Knowledge of Modalities for Physical Therapy
- Caregiving
- Personal Assistant Experience
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Punctual
- Organized
- Massage Therapy
- Quick Learner
- Adaptable
- Food Preparation
- Computer Typing
- Self Motivated
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Community activities
- Problem-solving
- Nutrition
- Stress management
- At-home care instruction
- Emotional support
- Physical therapy support
- Respectful and compassionate
- Special needs care
- Housekeeping
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Daily living activities assistance
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- First aid and safety
Certification
- CPR, 04/22 to 04/24
- First Aid, 04/22 to 04/24
- Physical Therapy Aide, 11/15 to Present
- Guard Card
Additional Information
I have obtained a certificate in work readiness.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Self employed
10.2023 - 11.2024
Custodian
Department of General Services
05.2020 - 09.2023
Security Guard Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
06.2019 - 04.2020
Park Ranger
CITY OF HAWTHORNE
04.2016 - 01.2019
Physical Therapy Aide
SOCHI Physical Therapy Clinic
07.2015 - 03.2016
Office Assistant
Taxs Tips Inc
06.2014 - 01.2015
Server
Studio Royale
04.2012 - 05.2014
Assistant Manager
Daniel's Reglazing
02.2011 - 01.2012
Deli Clerk
Ralphs
06.2008 - 09.2010
Physical Therapy Aide - undefined
Southern California Health Institute
GED - undefined
Friedman Occupational Center
- CPR, 04/22 to 04/24
- First Aid, 04/22 to 04/24
- Physical Therapy Aide, 11/15 to Present
- Guard Card
Fitness Training -
Southern California Health Institute
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