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Solomon Dudley

Solomon Dudley

Saginaw,MI

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Aide with proven experience at Trion Staffing, excelling in patient safety and effective communication. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, honed through navigating diverse personalities within a large family. Committed to enhancing client well-being through emotional support and comprehensive care plan management, ensuring dignity and respect for all individuals. Focused on fostering relationships and advocating for client needs to promote optimal care outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Aide

Trion staffing
Flint, MI
07.2023 - Current
  • A Direct Care Aide assists clients with daily personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
  • They provide basic health-related services, including: Administering prescribed medication
    Taking vital signs under the direction of the nursing staff
  • Perform light housekeeping duties like:Cleaning
    Laundry
    Dishwashing
  • Help clients participate in community activities by: Arranging transportation
    Accompanying them if necessary
  • Observe and report any changes in the client’s Health
    Behavior
    Mood to professional staff
  • Provide emotional support and companionship by : Listening and responding to the needs of the clients
  • Maintain records of services performed and the client’s condition.
  • Assist with the development and revision of care plans
  • Ensure the client’s safety and well-being at all times
  • Respect the client’s privacy and maintain the confidentiality of personal information.
  • Qualifications for this role include: High school diploma or equivalent
    Previous experience in healthcare, especially with elderly or disabled individuals
    Relevant training and/or certifications in direct care work
  • Essential skills include:Strong interpersonal skills
    Patience and empathy
    Ability to perform basic housekeeping duties, run errands, and prepare meals
  • Key skills for a Direct Care Aide include: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Ability to assist clients with mobility, personal care, and hygiene needs
    Knowledge of best practices in the provision of direct care
    Ability to observe and report changes in clients' conditions
  • This role is essential in enhancing the quality of life for individuals who require assistance, ensuring they live with dignity and respect.
  • If you’re compassionate, patient, and dedicated to helping others, this could be a fulfilling career path for you.

Retail Sales Associate

Best Buy
Saginaw, MI
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provide friendly, fast, and accurate processing of all customer transactions by operating the cash register according to Best Buy Policy & Procedure.
  • Offer store solutions and answer basic questions about store programs, services, and product locations.
  • Prospect and generate leads by engaging with potential customers.
  • Present and explain the benefits of Best Buy's products and services.
  • Build relationships and establish customer needs.
  • Persuade customers to make purchases and complete necessary forms.
  • Meet high sales targets and provide excellent customer service.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales and customer interactions.
  • Handle customer returns and exchanges to ensure customer satisfaction while complying with store policies.
  • Assist in putting inventory on the sales floor shelves and setting up marketing displays.

Sales Representative

TruGreen Lawn Care
Flint, MI
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Responsibilities:Prospect and generate leads by canvassing neighborhoods and engaging with potential customers
    Present and explain the benefits of TruGreen's lawn care services
    Build relationships and establish customer needs
    Persuade homeowners to sign up for our services, completing the necessary forms
    Meet high sales targets and provide excellent customer service
    Maintain accurate records of sales and customer interactions

Inside Sales Representative (Phone Sales) Position

  • Responsibilities: Handle inbound and outbound sales calls, promoting TruGreen's lawn care services
    Present and sell our services over the phone, explaining the benefits and pricing
    Build rapport and determine customer needs via telephone
    Convince customers to purchase our services and complete sales using phone-based systems
    Achieve weekly and monthly sales goals, providing exceptional customer service
    Keep accurate records of sales activities and customer conversations
  • Success is usually measured by:The number of sales you can make per day
    How much were you able to sell them for
    The quality of the product you were able to sell

Server

Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
Saginaw, MI
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • The position requires significant physical strength and stamina, including:Lifting and moving patients
    Standing for extended periods
    Performing physically demanding tasks
  • Essential abilities in various situations, such as: Remaining calm and composed when a resident with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) becomes agitated
    Demonstrating professionalism and effective communication to prevent escalation
  • Candidates must be skilled in:Navigating the complexities of caregiving
    Knowing when to set boundaries and hold others accountable
    Maintaining a calm demeanor while assessing and addressing issues to prevent miscommunication and dangerous situations
  • Specific tasks include:Carefully rotating and leveraging paraplegic residents to prevent bedsores and ensure comfort
    Demonstrating a high level of professionalism and attention to safety to protect the resident's well-being
  • Additional requirements for candidates:Possess a valid driver’s license
    Have reliable transportation
    Successfully pass a background check and drug screening

Janitor

Kellogg's
Memphis, TN
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • As a member of the janitorial staff at Kellogg's Factory, my role is crucial in maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
  • Responsibilities include: Loading and unloading items from machines and conveyors to support production needs
    Moving items efficiently between machines, conveyors, and transport equipment
    Sorting and packaging products in preparation for processing or shipment
    Troubleshooting equipment issues to repair them or report diagnostics as needed
  • Handling materials involves: Loading and unloading materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves manually
    Regularly moving boxes weighing up to 50 pounds with the assistance of hand trucks and pallet jacks
  • Sole responsibility for ensuring all workspaces remain clean: Being the first point of contact to clean up any mess on the factory floor while production continues
    Halting production if the mess is too severe to address the issue
  • My role is vital in ensuring that the factory operates smoothly and safely.

Education

Associate of Science - Rehabilitation Medicine

Delta College
Bay City, MI

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient safety
  • Client needs assessment
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Team collaboration
  • Disability care
  • Developmental disorders
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Physical therapy support
  • Mobility assistance
  • CPR certified
  • Elderly care
  • Goal setting
  • Social skills development
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Case documentation
  • Decision-making support
  • Client advocacy
  • Empathy and patience
  • Relationship building
  • Disability awareness
  • Community integration
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Charting and documentation
  • Care plan management
  • ADL support

Timeline

Direct Care Aide

Trion staffing
07.2023 - Current

Sales Representative

TruGreen Lawn Care
03.2023 - 06.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Best Buy
06.2022 - 07.2023

Server

Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
01.2022 - 06.2022

Janitor

Kellogg's
05.2020 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Rehabilitation Medicine

Delta College
Solomon Dudley