Lavon Gilmore
Milwaukee
Summary
Oriented achiever with ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Oak Park Place LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Administering medications to residents following EMAR.
- Obtaining Monthly vital signs and recording it in residents file.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene and toileting.
- Responding promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel DON , POAS if required.
- Charting/Progress notes/Incidents reports
- Light housekeeping such as pulling trash, bed making and room cleans to residents satisfaction.
- Prioritized residents dignity and privacy following Hippa Law
- Laundry
- Assisting with transfers using hoyers, sit to stand and gait belts.
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
- Customer service
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and community.
- Responding to call lights in a timely manner.
- Following standard precautions, policies and procedures and safety precautions.
- Completing all shift task before ending my shift.
- Trained new staff on caregiving best practices and facility protocols for improved service delivery.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in residents health status DON.
- Assisted in dinning room with resident meals and assisting residents with feeding if needed.
Caregiver
Grace Commons
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Administering medications accurately to patients following Emar.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Light housekeeping
- Laundry
- charting
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
Resident Assistant
Heritage Senior Care Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep DON informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Housekeeper
Heritage Senior Care Inc.
04.2016 - 05.2018
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of assigned areas.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols while performing housekeeping duties.
- Supported team members by efficiently completing delegated tasks.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities and schedules in fast-paced environments.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
Education
CBRF -
UW Greenbay
Milwaukee, WI01-2018
High School Diploma -
Harold S Vincent
Milwaukee, WI06-2014
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Trash removal
- Laundry services
- Safety procedures
- Chemical handling
- Confidentiality
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Standard precautions
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong ethics
- Compassionate care
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Alzheimer's care
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Time management
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Oak Park Place LLC
10.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Grace Commons
06.2020 - 10.2023
Resident Assistant
Heritage Senior Care Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2020
Housekeeper
Heritage Senior Care Inc.
04.2016 - 05.2018
CBRF -
UW Greenbay
High School Diploma -
Harold S Vincent