Makayla Brooks
Coos Bay,OR
Summary
Adaptable caregiver with a versatile background in direct patient care. Known for compassionate caregiving and effective time management, ready to leverage expertise to enhance client quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Star of Hope
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct support, improving overall service delivery effectiveness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted disabled residents to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized residents environment.
- Monitored progress and documented resident health status changes to keep the care team updated.
- Monitored residents to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Guided residents to the restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made beds to keep residents' bedrooms clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted residents with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored and documented client progress, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Horizons
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication within healthcare team.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts through exercise assistance and encouragement.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Area Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintain patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Caregiver
Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to
- Implemented personalized care plans to meet individual resident needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in compliance with health standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove, OR06.2018
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transportation
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Social skills development
- Safety monitoring
- Community integration
- Nutrition support
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive reinforcement
- Client advocacy
Timeline
DSP
Star of Hope
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Horizons
08.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Area Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Middlefield Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
10.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Cottage Grove High School