Leah Huggins
Adrian,MI
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Christ Centered Homes
Adrian, MI
01.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Cashier, Sales
Kohls Department Store
Adrian, MI
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adrian High School
Adrian, MI05-2022
Skills
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient advocacy
- First aid and safety
- Transportation services
- Reliability and punctuality
- Autism support
- Compassionate care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Problem-solving
- Disability support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Time management
- Patient management
- Behavioral management
- Respectful and compassionate
- Special needs care
- Housekeeping
- Supportive companionship
- Empathetic listening
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Compassionate communication
- Dependable and responsible
- Nutrition
- Patient care
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Caregiver
Christ Centered Homes
01.2023 - Current
Cashier, Sales
Kohls Department Store
10.2020 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Adrian High School