Prentice Hawkins
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced CEO and owner with years of leadership experience. Known for being a problem-solver, selfmotivated, and Aims to bring strategic vision and drive growth to organizations.Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Very organized and compassionate with good relationship building skills. Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Capri Communities
Milwaukee, WI
03.2024 - Current
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Assist residents with mobility and transfers.
- Assist with medical administration and reporting requirements
- Assist with plating and/or serving meals
- Assist with light housekeeping in resident rooms or common areas
- Assist with resident activities.
CEO and Owner
Hawkins & Homes Investments LLC
Milwaukee, WI
01.2019 - Current
- Demo and renovate homes
- Painter
- Flooring
- Assist in coordinating and scheduling subcontractors for various home renovation projects
Elderly Caregiver
Ivy Manor
West Bend, Wisconsin
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Caregiver
Holmes adult family homes LLC
Milwaukee, WI
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and provide compassionate care and support to residents in a home-like environment, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
Material Handler
QPS Employment Group
Elkhorn, WI
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Performed material handling tasks such as loading and unloading packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts, and load gratings
- Utilized 'hand-to-surface' methods for all package handling
- Lifted, carried, pushed, and pulled packages on a continuous and repetitive basis
- Sorted packages according to the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers, and memorizing information
- Other duties as assigned
Material handler
Co-Staff temp agency
Milwaukee, WI
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Coordinate with transportation and inventory personnel to ensure timely delivery of materials
- Identify and report any safety hazards or concerns in the workplace to ensure a safe and secure environment for all employees
Package Handler
FedEx
Milwaukee, WI
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Utilizes 'hand-to-surface' methods for all package handling
- Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours
- Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly
Package Handler
UPS
Milwaukee, WI
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, pallets, conveyor system carts, and load gratings.
- Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximately two to four hours.
- Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly
Sales Associate
Sam's Club
Milwaukee, WI
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Fill customer order by obtaining items from shelves, freezers, coolers, bins, tables or containers
- Rotate product according to company methods and procedures
Education
Associate - audio production
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI05.2019
High school - music
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts
Milwaukee, WI06.2017
Skills
- Medication
- Package handling
- Lifting and carrying packages
- Sorting packages
- Product rotation
- Forklift
- Care plan development
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Team building
Timeline
Caregiver
Capri Communities
03.2024 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Ivy Manor
11.2023 - 03.2024
Caregiver
Holmes adult family homes LLC
03.2022 - 10.2023
Material handler
Co-Staff temp agency
09.2019 - 01.2020
Material Handler
QPS Employment Group
08.2019 - 11.2021
CEO and Owner
Hawkins & Homes Investments LLC
01.2019 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
03.2018 - 06.2018
Package Handler
UPS
07.2017 - 08.2017
Sales Associate
Sam's Club
02.2016 - 06.2017
Associate - audio production
Milwaukee Area Technical College
High school - music
Milwaukee High School Of The Arts