Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Skylar Pinegar

Des Moines

Summary

Empathetic caregiver with experience at Immanuel Pathways, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced client independence and emotional well-being through effective communication and personalized care plans. Successfully trained new staff, improving team efficiency by 20%. Proficient in maintaining hygiene standards and fostering positive client relationships.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Immanuel Pathways
12.2016 - Current

Client services, empathy in residence management

  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
  • Monitored patient health by recording vital signs and observing changes in condition.
  • Provided companionship to clients, enhancing their emotional well-being through conversation and engagement.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans and safety protocols.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare team to relay client needs and updates on conditions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of client environments, promoting hygiene and safety standards within homes.
  • Adapted quickly to diverse client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches.
  • Supported family members by providing information on caregiving resources and best practices for home care.

Advanced CMA

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
07.2013 - 2016
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Cna

Partridge Specialty Care
01.2012 - 2013
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to enhance hygiene standards.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, supporting care continuity.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering a positive environment.
  • Trained new staff on protocols for patient care and safety measures effectively.
  • Implemented best practices for infection control, improving overall patient outcomes.

Cashier

Quiktrip
01.2011 - 2013
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and repeat business.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Cashier

Menards
01.2010 - 2011
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations to enhance shopping experience.
  • Managed cash drawer responsibly, ensuring accurate cash handling and reconciliation.
  • Maintained clean and organized checkout area to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline operations during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff on register operation and customer service protocols for consistency in service delivery.
  • Implemented effective upselling techniques, contributing to increased sales of promotional items.

Education

General

Saydel High School
Des Moines, IA
07.2012

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Light housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Mobility support
  • Care plan management
  • Recording vital signs
  • Client documentation
  • Documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Patient transportation
  • Home safety assessments
  • ADL support
  • Effective customer service
  • Customer service oversight
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Client relations and customer service

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of Number staff members.

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Immanuel Pathways
12.2016 - Current

Advanced CMA

Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
07.2013 - 2016

Cna

Partridge Specialty Care
01.2012 - 2013

Cashier

Quiktrip
01.2011 - 2013

Cashier

Menards
01.2010 - 2011

General

Saydel High School