Lashongra Mckay
Chicago,IL
Summary
Highly motivated individual; possess exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Willing to go the extra mile to meet tight deadlines and reach company goals. Comfortable collaborating in teams to complete assignments; reliable and hardworking. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Homecare Aide
Addus Home Health Care
Chicago, IL
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Custodian
The Second City Inc.
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Collected trash and emptied receptacles and recycling containers.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
School Custodian
Apache Services And Supply
Chicago, IL
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
Cleaning Technician
Queens of Clean
03.2018 - 05.2019
- High dusted and ceiling fans, vents, surfaces areas, and counter surfaces
- General sweeping, scrubbing, mopping of hardwood, laminae, tiled floors
- Trained in using vacuuming equipment, carpet cleaning, including deep shampooing and stain removal
- Disposed trash from bins and containers
- Polish woodwork and furniture when requested
- Detailed cleaned bathrooms and private kitchens
- Cleaned windows and glass doors
- Kept inventory and maintain on what supplies was needed
- Followed safety procedures when handling and restocking supplies
- Kept record of damage equipment and replaced when needed.
Production Worker
Aspen Foods
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Start up and stop equipment
- Assist with production line in factories
- Clean production area
- Sweep, mop, and remove debris
- Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies
- Feed or place items onto equipment for processing
- Measure and pour ingredients
- Ensure conformance to specifications
- Pull damaged or ineffective equipment off the line
- Mark parts for identification
- Place equipment on conveyor belt for further processing
- Remove product and machine attachments
- Scrape waste material from machine
- Load and unload processing equipment
- Pour materials into machine hopper
- Take instructions from supervisors
Chicago Transit Authority ~ Bus Services
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Mopped, scrubbed, and washed floor, exterior and interior of bus
- Inspected and cleaned undercarriage of the assigned bus
- Collected and removed debris and garbage, in a proper manner
- Replaced and restocked supplies for passenger use, in the bus
- Operated appropriate cleaning equipment's and utilized proper cleaning solutions
- Followed established safety procedures and maintained workplace safety.
Childcare Provider
Action for Children
01.2009 - 07.2010
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children in their care
- Prepare meals and organize mealtimes and snacks for children
- Help children keep good hygiene
- Change the diapers of infants and toddlers
- Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and exploreinterests
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
- Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to theattention of parents
- Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interest
Warehouse Clerk
UPS
01.2007 - 04.2008
- Load trucks and unload merchandise
- Stack merchandise on racks
- Stock warehouse with tools
- Check in merchandise and affix labels
- Match purchase orders to sales orders and distribute to sales associates for processing
- Fulfill customer orders
- Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items
- Follow all safety codes.
Janitor
Midwest Janitorial
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Sweep and mop floors
- Clean buildings by emptying trash, sweeping, and cleaning surfaces
- Steam-clean carpets
- Use cleaning solutions to remove stains and clean surfaces
- Mix various cleaning agents
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, andsqueegees
- Dust furniture and scrub surfaces clean
- Apply wax to coat floors and buff
- Clean and service restrooms with mops and disinfectants
- Move heavy equipment and furniture
- Identify and report possible repairs
- Place merchandise on pallets or shelves for distribution
- Perform facilities maintenance
- Carry out tasks as assigned by the warehouse supervisor / manager.
Education
High School Diploma -
No Adult Left Behind
Chicago, IL06.2018
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Care Plan Assessment
- Household Chores
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Facility Opening and Closing
- Polish Furniture
- Clean Rooms Expertise
- Skilled Housekeeper
- Conscientious and Detail-Oriented
- Vacuuming and Sweeping
- Cleaning Solution Preparation
Timeline
Custodian
The Second City Inc.
04.2021 - 08.2022
Homecare Aide
Addus Home Health Care
02.2021 - 08.2023
School Custodian
Apache Services And Supply
02.2019 - 10.2021
Cleaning Technician
Queens of Clean
03.2018 - 05.2019
Production Worker
Aspen Foods
08.2016 - 09.2016
Chicago Transit Authority ~ Bus Services
07.2014 - 02.2015
Childcare Provider
Action for Children
01.2009 - 07.2010
Warehouse Clerk
UPS
01.2007 - 04.2008
Janitor
Midwest Janitorial
01.2005 - 03.2007
High School Diploma -
No Adult Left Behind