Mykenzie Lawrence Drake
Marysville,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness. Dedicated and skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Rondhas after care
Grass Valley, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Strategies To Empower People
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Parts Specialist
Oriellys Auto Parts
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
- Maintained current knowledge of manufacturers' options and parts availability to offer expert support.
- Stocked storage areas with merchandise from new trucks, following bins system accurately to minimize inventory errors.
- Received and restocked product, keeping sales floor shelves full and ready for customers' purchases.
- Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
- Kept checkout areas stocked with eye-catching merchandise to boost per-customer revenue.
- Satisfied customers with fast, knowledgeable service product needs.
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Stocked and managed stock of parts.
- Conducted cash handling, credit card transactions, and register closeout at end of business day.
- Organized parts storage and stocked inventory according to established guidelines.
- Identified specific replacement parts to meet customers' needs, making accurate suggestions with confidence.
- Greeted customers via telephone and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
- Researched vehicles and parts via physical catalogs and electronic means.
- Maintained clean and neat parts counter and sales floor.
- Completed sales and service documentation for customer and business records and provided receipts of purchase.
Telemarketer
Union Industral Supply
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
- Recorded and updated customer information in online systems.
- Answered calls, took messages, and transferred calls to correct individuals.
- Delivered scripted sales pitch to potential customers, adjusting pitch to meet needs of specific individuals and businesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albert Powell Highschool
05.2020
Skills
- Client Transportation
- Patient Management
- Running Errands
- Patient Rapport
- Attentive to People
- Compassionate Communication
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Behavioral Management
- Behavior redirection
- Case management experience
- CA Driver's License
- First aid and safety
Certification
BLS Certified: CPR and AED Certification.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Rondhas after care
08.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Strategies To Empower People
09.2022 - 08.2023
Parts Specialist
Oriellys Auto Parts
11.2021 - 08.2022
Telemarketer
Union Industral Supply
09.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Albert Powell Highschool