Makaila Orr
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Compassionate Social and Human Service Assistant with proven ability to support clinical teams in implementing care plans. Excellent time management, team collaboration and program development skills. Dedicated to excellent patient care through an empathetic approach. Ability to thrive in team-based or independently-motivated settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Moonlight Healthcare LLC
Minneapolis, MN
2019.10 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
Produce Clerk
Lunds & Byerlys
Minneapolis, MN
2021.09 - 2024.01
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Rotated produce items to ensure freshness.
- Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
- Informed customers about various types of produce available.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions regarding nutritional value or storage tips.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of department while adhering to health code regulations.
Human Services Technician
State of Minnesota Department of Human Services
St Paul, MN
2008.08 - 2013.07
- Attended meetings and participated in staff development training activities.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
- Recommended improved life choices to enhance client outcomes.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients by successfully resolving issues and responding to behavior crises in a therapeutic manner.
- Responded to client emergencies and physically stressful situations to restore calm or administer treatments.
- Planned and prepared meals meeting clients nutritional requirements.
- Supported treatment goals by helping clients with prescribed medication, exercises and ambulations.
- Transported clients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds.
- Monitored, measured and documented clients vital signs in MAR.
Cook
Catholic Eldercare
Minneapolis, MN
2006.05 - 2012.07
- Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
- Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN2024-12
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN2021-12
Skills
- Patient Engagement Strategies
- Team-Oriented Problem Solving
- Program coordination
- Document management
- Positive Interpersonal Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Behavior redirection
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Adaptive equipment use
- Skill Development
Timeline
Produce Clerk
Lunds & Byerlys
2021.09 - 2024.01
Personal Care Assistant
Moonlight Healthcare LLC
2019.10 - Current
Human Services Technician
State of Minnesota Department of Human Services
2008.08 - 2013.07
Cook
Catholic Eldercare
2006.05 - 2012.07
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Minneapolis Community And Technical College