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Melody Aiken

Cuyahoga Heights,OH

Summary

Adaptable manager with skills in motivating employees, resolving conflicts, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proficient in maintaining organized environments, managing budgets, and providing high-quality care for patients with diverse needs. Adept at prioritizing tasks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

I have worked with patients that were total care and on ventilators. I also helped families deal with the loss of loved ones.

I worked with adults and children that had Autism, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation, and many many more different types of developmental orders.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Mario's International Health Spa
06.2021 - Current
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.

Internship for LPN

Portage Industries
04.2020 - 03.2021
  • Worked with adults/children that had mental disabilities, autism, developmental problems.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.


Private Caregiver

Deborah
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • I worked with two autistic children ages 8 and 12
  • Supported emotional development by actively listening to concerns and providing comforting guidance when needed.
  • Utilized effective time management skills to balance multiple caregiving responsibilities while maintaining a clean, organized living space.
  • We worked on using gestures for one verses words
  • Assisted in toilet training efforts using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated closely with parents to address any specific needs or concerns regarding their child''s care and development.
  • Implemented daily routines for healthy habits, including meal preparation and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Improved children''s social skills by organizing playdates and group activities.
  • Transported children safely to various appointments and extracurricular activities as required.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through implementing consistent discipline techniques in accordance with parental preferences.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

STNA

Gardens Of Western Reserve
10.2016 - 01.2020
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.

Education

GED -

Dayton Job Corp
Ravenna
11-1994

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Empathy
  • Helped with being able to manage behavior
  • Empathy& Understanding
  • Patience

Timeline

Manager

Mario's International Health Spa
06.2021 - Current

Internship for LPN

Portage Industries
04.2020 - 03.2021

Private Caregiver

Deborah
05.2018 - 03.2020

STNA

Gardens Of Western Reserve
10.2016 - 01.2020

GED -

Dayton Job Corp
Melody Aiken