Skyllah Reeves
Laurel,MD
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in companion caregiving. Experience includes providing mental, emotional, and physical support to elderly or disabled patients while also assisting with daily tasks and medication management. Strengths lie in strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and ability to create comfortable environments for clients. Previous roles have led to improved quality of life for individuals under care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Majestic Assisted Living Home
Clinton, Maryland
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social engagements.
- Accompanied clients on walks outdoors for exercise and fresh air.
- Gave medication reminders according to prescribed instructions.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when needed.
- Performed grocery shopping for clients according to their dietary requirements.
- Scheduled doctor's appointments and other necessary services for the client.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times like illness or bereavement.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Event Coordinator
Urban Air Adventure Park
Laurel
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Organized vendor contracts, negotiated fees, and ensured compliance with all regulations.
- Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
- Created detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
- Managed logistics related to transportation, catering, entertainment, decorations for events.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Developed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures or posters for marketing purposes prior to each event.
Education
Biology
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05-2027
High School Diploma -
Glen Burnie High School
Glen Burnie, MD05-2023
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- ADL Assistance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mobility Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Care
- Ability to handle emergencies and provide first aide
- Proficient in minting detailed records and documentation
- Customer service
- cashiering
- Meeting planning
- Catering Coordination
- Business Growth
- Event calendar management
- Social Media Management
- Workflow Management
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
Majestic Assisted Living Home
04.2023 - 11.2023
Event Coordinator
Urban Air Adventure Park
11.2022 - 08.2023
Biology
Bowie State University
High School Diploma -
Glen Burnie High School