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Rai Barnes

Moreno Valley,CA

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement. Patient and calm Direct Care Worker with in-depth understanding of medication administration and medical equipment operations. Assists with activities of daily living, preparing meals and housekeeping. Committed to top-notch care for disabled, impaired and chronically ill individuals. Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Competent care provider passionate about helping individuals. Well-coordinated and reliable professional with clear understanding of individual physical, social and emotional needs. Bringing several years of care experience. Seasoned care provider with several-year history of working successfully with patients. Highly effective at maintaining highest level of emotional well-being by integrating exercise and social outings into daily life. Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Work History

Essention Care Provider

IHSS Public Authority
Moreno Valley, CA
07/05/17 - Current
  • Provided assistance with mobility issues by helping patients walk or transfer from one position to another safely.
  • Researched community resources available for elderly individuals needing additional assistance.
  • Assessed client needs on an ongoing basis and reported any changes to the supervisor or case manager promptly.
  • Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients including reading, playing games, going for walks or attending social events.
  • Provided emotional comfort during difficult times for families dealing with end-of-life issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.
  • Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and compassionate understanding of individual needs.
  • Worked collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team involved in the care of each patient.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with clients in their home environment.
  • Followed prescribed care plans created by health professionals when providing services to each client.
  • Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration when necessary.
  • Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
  • Observed behavioral changes in clients and reported them to the appropriate personnel immediately.
  • Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Prepared healthy meals for to meet unique nutrition needs.
  • Maintained safety by eliminating hazards and correcting issues.
  • Supported total well-being by planning social and physical activities.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Modified settings to adjust for dynamic mental and physical requirements.
  • Arrange medication and reminded patients to take each according to correct schedule.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.

Credit Controller

MH Limited
APIA, SAMOA
01/15/98 - 01/025/2
  • Maintained financial records and updated account information as needed.
  • Verified accuracy of billing data prior to issuing invoices.
  • Investigated customer queries related to invoices, payments, credits, and deductions.
  • Provided support on all aspects of the accounts receivable process.
  • Assessed creditworthiness of new customers through analysis of financial statements, credit references, and other resources.
  • Handled customer inquiries regarding payment status or account balances.
  • Prepared monthly aging reports to identify overdue payments.
  • Analyzed credit risk for potential customers.
  • Reconciled customer accounts and maintained accurate records.
  • Researched and resolved discrepancies in customer accounts.
  • Processed incoming payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Participated in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures relating to credit control operations.
  • Developed collection strategies to reduce delinquencies within assigned portfolio of accounts.
  • Communicated effectively with other departments regarding billing issues.
  • Initiated legal action against delinquent debtors where necessary.
  • Reviewed payment plans with customers to ensure timely repayment of debts.
  • Generated regular statements of account for customers.
  • Negotiated settlements with past due customers while protecting company interests.

Accounting Clerk

Dept of Commerce
‘Pago Pago, American Samoa
02/05/03 - 07/29/07
  • Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
  • Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding bills and payments.
  • Tracked prepaid expenses ensuring they are amortized properly over their useful life span.
  • Processed sales tax returns in accordance with state regulations.
  • Assisted with external audits conducted by accounting firms.
  • Ensured accurate recording of payroll related transactions such as employee benefits deductions, vacation payouts.
  • Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
  • Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
  • Reviewed accounts payable ledgers for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Reviewed banking activity regularly to identify any irregularities or unauthorized transactions.
  • Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders before entering into system for payment processing.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
  • Developed procedures to improve accuracy of financial data entry processes.
  • Prepared bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers.
  • Analyzed variances between budgeted expenses and actual expenses.
  • Provided support to the Accounts Payable department as needed.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
  • Managed accounts accurately through detailed revenue reporting.
  • Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records, post receipts and turn-ins and performed dues-ins and dues-outs accounting.
  • Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.

Service Mentor Representative

California Mentor Network
San Bernardino, CA
02/15/10 - 01/30/17
  • Facilitated group activities for mentors and mentees to build relationships and foster collaboration.
  • Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities and educational options.
  • Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of mentor and mentee interactions in order to track progress over time.
  • Advised on methods for effective conflict resolution techniques to ensure productive working environments.
  • Developed a comprehensive mentoring program to support new employees in their transition into the company.
  • Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
  • Provided resources related to mental health awareness including stress management strategies.
  • Established meaningful connections between mentors and mentees through networking activities.
  • Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee pairs to promote trust, respect and understanding of different perspectives.

Education

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09-2018

Certificate of Accounting - Accounting And Finance

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06-2011

MBA - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2010

High School Diploma -

Tafuna High School
Pago Pago, AS
06-1990

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

CCWS
Apia Samoa

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Mobility support
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Personal Care
  • Patient Management
  • Medication Distribution
  • Patient Assessments
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Recreational Activities
  • Medication Management
  • Medical Documentation
  • Disability Support
  • Mental Health Support
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Education
  • Activity Supervision
  • Case Management

Timeline

Essention Care Provider

IHSS Public Authority
07/05/17 - Current

Credit Controller

MH Limited
01/15/98 - 01/025/2

Accounting Clerk

Dept of Commerce
02/05/03 - 07/29/07

Service Mentor Representative

California Mentor Network
02/15/10 - 01/30/17

Master of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Phoenix

Certificate of Accounting - Accounting And Finance

University of Phoenix

MBA - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

High School Diploma -

Tafuna High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

CCWS
Rai Barnes