Macheie Kerr
Daytona Beach,FL
Summary
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Caregiver
Gt Independence
10.2017 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Artist/Gallery Cafe Owner
Self Employed
03.2005 - 07.2009
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Cake Decorator
Publix Bakery
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
- Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
- Kept work area safe and sanitized by washing utensils, tools, and countertops.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Packaged and priced each product according to company pricing procedures.
- Managed material inventory and ordered new materials when needed.
President
Art On The Square 501c3
10.2005 - 10.2007
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2002
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Meal Preparation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Incident Reporting
- Basic Housekeeping
- Documentation
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Gt Independence
10.2017 - 05.2023
Cake Decorator
Publix Bakery
08.2007 - 07.2008
President
Art On The Square 501c3
10.2005 - 10.2007
Artist/Gallery Cafe Owner
Self Employed
03.2005 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Southern Mississippi