Maxine Nails
Detroit
Summary
Compassionate and organized professional experienced in patient care, customer service, and routine management. Committed to empathetic listening and effective communication to foster a supportive environment for recipients. Ready to leverage skills to enhance recipients well-being and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
Detroit, MI
11.2025 - Current
- Provides compassionate personal care to client, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assist client with mobility and personal hygiene, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitors client health for any changes or concerns.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes with care plan.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and well-organized environment for the client.
- Provides assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting needs.
- Run errands, manages laundry, and completes weekly grocery shopping.
Kitchen Manager
Van Dyke Public Schools
Warren, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Manages daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervises food preparation, maintaining quality standards and efficient workflow.
- Trained staff on proper cooking techniques and equipment usage for optimal performanc
- Implements inventory control measures to reduce waste and manage food supplies effectively
- Conducts regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Maintains a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Conducts daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduces food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Delegates food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Cook/ Cashier
Van Dyke Public Schools
Warren, MI
02.2016 - 07.2025
- Prepared diverse meals according to standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, contributing to a hygienic work environment.
- Led kitchen operations during high-demand periods, ensuring timely meal service delivery.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during the day to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
General Cleaner
Corporate Cleaning Group
Troy, MI
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in diverse corporate environments.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by thoroughly dusting, sweeping, and mopping all areas.
- Improved facility hygiene through diligent sanitization of high-touch surfaces and restrooms.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Upheld company standards for cleanliness and sanitation by consistently following prescribed protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated closely with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within established deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
Front Desk Receptionist
Quality Inn and Suites
Livonia, MI
05.2020 - 06.2021
Housekeeper
Quality Inn and Suites
Livonia, MI
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms and common areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene.
- Performed detailed inspections of rooms to guarantee compliance with hotel cleanliness policies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline cleaning processes, improving overall efficiency and productivity.
- Followed daily cleaning schedule to prepare for arrival of guests and meet deadlines.
- Vacuumed and mopped floors in guest rooms and common areas to maintain clean and tidy environment.
Building Maintenance Worker
The Professional Group Services
Warren, MI
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by thoroughly dusting, sweeping, and mopping all areas.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
Education
Nurse Assistant - Nurse Assistance
Career Advancement Studies in Healthcare Instittute
Mount Clemens, MIHigh School Diploma -
Chadsey High School
Detroit, MI06-1995
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Kaplan University
Detroit, MI06-2006
Skills
- Routine management
- Medication management
- Grooming assistance
- Patient care
- State regulations
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Empathetic listening
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Housekeeping
- Patient companionship
- PPE usage
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Social interaction
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
11.2025 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Van Dyke Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
General Cleaner
Corporate Cleaning Group
06.2023 - 09.2024
Front Desk Receptionist
Quality Inn and Suites
05.2020 - 06.2021
Housekeeper
Quality Inn and Suites
03.2017 - 05.2020
Building Maintenance Worker
The Professional Group Services
07.2016 - 02.2017
Cook/ Cashier
Van Dyke Public Schools
02.2016 - 07.2025
Nurse Assistant - Nurse Assistance
Career Advancement Studies in Healthcare Instittute
High School Diploma -
Chadsey High School
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Kaplan University