Kyle Tucker
Ludlow,MA
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Gandara Mental Health Center
Springfield, MA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Developed individual service plans in collaboration with the client, family members and other professionals.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Performed basic first aid procedures when necessary.
- Educated families on available resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Custodian
Baystate Health
Palmer, MA
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Disinfecting high-touch areas including doorknobs, handrails on stairs, escalators, and elevator buttons.
- Inspecting buildings for safety hazards or damages that need to be addressed; reporting any issues to management immediately.
- Cleaning windows, mirrors, walls, and ceilings; dusting furniture and wiping down surfaces.
- Operating floor buffers, pressure washers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, ladders, snow blowers, leaf blowers safely.
Warehouse Worker
Yankee Candle
Deerfield, MA
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
- Cleaned empty storage areas to achieve proper sanitation regulations and make area fit for future use.
Receiving Clerk
Balance Staffing
Springfield, MA
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Maintained a clean and safe work area in compliance with OSHA standards.
- Completed necessary paperwork including packing slips, bills of lading, receiving reports. accurately and on time.
- Monitored stock levels for reordering purposes based on established minimum and maximum thresholds.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of materials when required.
- Inspected delivered items for damage or defects; returned unacceptable items to vendor immediately.
- Received incoming shipments and checked for accuracy of items and quantity against invoices and purchase orders.
Inventory Specialist
Summit Careers
Springfield, MA
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, overages.
- Developed and implemented effective inventory control systems.
- Provided support during internal audits related to material management processes.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure availability of products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
Springfield, MA06-2015
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- First aid and safety
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Knowledge of state regulations
- CPR Certified
- Transportation
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Gandara Mental Health Center
01.2020 - 01.2024
Custodian
Baystate Health
04.2018 - 05.2020
Warehouse Worker
Yankee Candle
07.2017 - 12.2017
Receiving Clerk
Balance Staffing
10.2016 - 09.2017
Inventory Specialist
Summit Careers
08.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Springfield High School Of Science And Technology
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