Healthcare professional ready to bring high level of care and support to clients. Track record of enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized care plans and empathetic interactions. Team-oriented and reliable, with focus on achieving best outcomes for clients. Proficient in patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and health monitoring.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Senior Helpers - Des Moines
08.2023 - Current
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
Home Care Provider
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - Current
Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
08.2019 - 08.2021
Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
Developed rapport with customers through active listening skills, leading to higher retention rates and positive feedback from clients.
Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
Cleaning Team Leader
Reliable Maintenance
01.2018 - 03.2019
Managed inventory efficiently, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies and minimizing waste.
Led team in consistently outperforming set targets while also maintaining excellent client feedback and retention rates, establishing the team''s reputation for excellence.
Promoted team collaboration through open communication channels and fostering a positive work atmosphere.
Resolved client issues promptly, maintaining professional relationships and ensuring repeat business.
Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined cleaning processes and schedules.
Optimized staff deployment by strategically assigning tasks based on individual competencies and workload balance.
Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
Drove continuous commitment to product quality and safety, reducing downtime and overtime with effective budgeting and assignation of talents as well as resources.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genisis Health Care
05.2012 - 06.2016
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.2010 - 08.2012
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
South University-Online
Savannah, GA
06-2025
Skills
Meal preparation
ADL support
Emotional support
Infection control
Personal hygiene assistance
Compassionate care
Alzheimer's care
Dementia care
Hospice care
Documentation
Home health aide
Elder care
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Senior Helpers - Des Moines
08.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
08.2019 - 08.2021
Home Care Provider
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - Current
Cleaning Team Leader
Reliable Maintenance
01.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genisis Health Care
05.2012 - 06.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation
03.2010 - 08.2012
No Degree - Medical Assistant
South University-Online
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