Open To Work
Russell Holland
Anderson,CA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver with over 5 years of experience in client assessment and medication management. Implements safety protocols and maintains accurate records to ensure optimal patient care. Focused on enhancing client quality of life through effective personal care support and positive relationship building.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Ostermens
Redding, California
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients and families to improve communication and support.
- Coordinated medication schedules and ensured timely administration to enhance client health and well-being.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices.
- Implemented safety measures to protect clients in home environments.
- Provided companionship to enhance client emotional well-being and quality of life.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored changes in behavior or physical condition, promptly reporting concerns to supervisor to facilitate timely medical intervention.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Service Attendant
Park Marina Motor
Redding , CA
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Delivered excellent customer service at a busy marina environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of marina facilities and surroundings.
- Monitored inventory levels of equipment and supplies to ensure availability.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall guest experience at the marina.
- Maintained cleanliness of marina facilities by executing cleaning tasks and implementing waste reduction strategies.
- Assisted guests with vehicle retrieval and parking needs.
- Coordinated with staff to improve vehicle servicing procedures, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Provided excellent customer service to enhance guest experiences.
- Checked fluid levels of vehicles including engine coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, and air filter replacements.
- Performed daily inspections of vehicles to ensure safety standards were met.
- Reported any damage found during routine inspections to management staff immediately.
- Cleaned interiors and exteriors of vehicles using cleaning products and equipment.
- Inspected tires, brakes, windshield wipers, and other essential components of cars.
- Updated records related to vehicle servicing activities in the company database system.
- Operated vehicle safely and efficiently for passenger transport.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving.
- Operated vehicle following road safety rules and company service protocols.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues.
- Maintained detailed trip logs, ensuring accurate records of destination, mileage, fuel consumption, and hours worked.
Dishwasher
Dennys Restaurant
Redding, California
06.2013 - 09.2019
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Operated commercial dishwashing machines efficiently and safely.
- Organized clean dishes for food preparation to support kitchen staff efficiency.
- Managed waste disposal and recycling in compliance with health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and maintain smooth kitchen operations.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries in the kitchen.
- Restocked dish supplies to support continuous service flow.
- Reported equipment malfunctions to management for timely repairs.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Sanitized surfaces after each use following standard sanitation practices.
- Followed all safety guidelines while handling sharp objects like knives or forks.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Monitored and restocked cleaning supplies to ensure uninterrupted dishwashing operations.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Replenished soap dispensers with detergent when necessary.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Organized trays with cutlery prior to serving meals to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shasta High
Redding, CA06-2013
Skills
- Personal care support
- Client assessment
- Patient care techniques
- Medication management
- Safety protocols
- Special needs care
- Lifting and transferring
- Indirect patient care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Communication skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Emotional support
- Compassionate client care
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible schedule
- Record keeping
Certification
Medical Care
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Part TimeGig WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$18/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Caregiver
Ostermens
04.2020 - Current
Service Attendant
Park Marina Motor
09.2019 - 04.2020
Dishwasher
Dennys Restaurant
06.2013 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Shasta High