Savannah Sikkenga
Summary
Experienced professional with a successful background in public assistance and personal support. Demonstrates adaptability and teamwork through report preparation and effective communication. Utilizes critical thinking and attention to detail skills to improve safety and efficiency. Achieves thorough patient and client management, showcasing a commitment to excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Victoria Alllen (private Employer, Temp Position)
San Tan Valley
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
SECURITY GUARD
A.C.T. Private Security
Phoenix, AZ
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Corecivic Inc.
Eloy, AZ
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, hospitals, and medical appointments
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, dayroom hours, programs classes, and showers
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks
- Restrained inmates when disturbances required physical intervention
VISITATION OFFICER
Corecivic Inc.
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments within visitation premises
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information
- Conducted narcotics search procedures with inmates and incoming public personnel
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records utilizing Microsoft Word and ACIS
- Managed multi-line phone system directing individuals to desired personnel and providing general information about operations
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for both legal personnel and visitors
- Remained calm and poised in stressful situations, diffusing angry visitors and mitigating issues
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Corecivic Inc.
Eloy, AZ
10.2020 - 05.2021
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Marana, AZ
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities
- Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures
- Trained in first aid and medical care for injured personnel
- Uphold code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons
Education
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Casa Grande, AZ05.2020
Skills
- Report Preparation
- Proficient in verbal and written Communication
- Physical Stamina
- Records Management
- Workload management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- First aid and CPR
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Victoria Alllen (private Employer, Temp Position)
10.2024 - 11.2024
SECURITY GUARD
A.C.T. Private Security
04.2023 - 02.2024
VISITATION OFFICER
Corecivic Inc.
04.2022 - 10.2022
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Corecivic Inc.
10.2021 - 04.2023
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
Corecivic Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2021
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
U.S. Army Reserve Command
01.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Union High School