SYMONE FAYERWEATHER
Las Vegas
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at BAYADA, skilled in emotional support and end-of-life care. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized care plans and effective communication. CPR certified, I excel in fostering dignity and comfort for clients, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
BAYADA
03.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, enhancing quality of life and promoting independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in home environments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with clients on hospice care
Hospice Caregiver
BAYADA
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and meal preparation for patients.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in hospice settings, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Monitored patient health status and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with families, offering emotional support and guidance throughout the caregiving process.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, ensuring alignment with their care goals and wishes.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' families during the grieving process through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate end-of-life care and support.
- Enabled smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating with medical professionals and facilities when needed.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Babysitter
Childcare
06.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood education and social skills.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and fostering a nurturing environment for children.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support positive interactions among children.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child development, address concerns, and provide resources.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
Courtesy Clerk
Smiths Food And Drug
08.2019 - 02.2025
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product location, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of store aisles, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves promptly, improving inventory flow.
- Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.
- Collected more than 20 shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
- Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Housekeeper
Housekeeping
01.2019 - 09.2024
- Supervised daily cleaning operations to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Trained and mentored new staff on effective housekeeping techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed efficient cleaning schedules to optimize time management and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality control and adherence to housekeeping standards.
- Enhanced operational efficiency, contributing ideas during staff meetings that led to adoption of more effective cleaning schedules.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
Caregiver
Grand Montecito Care
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Trained new caregivers on standard procedures and best practices for resident care.
- Helped people out on hospice care
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Care Assistant
Peoples Care
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Provided emotional support to clients, fostering a positive and compassionate environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal care and service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care plans for effective communication.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arbor View Highschool
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Client transportation
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Feeding support
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- CPR certified
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate patient care
- Direct patient care
- First aid and CPR
- COVID-19 safety policies
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
BAYADA
03.2025 - Current
Hospice Caregiver
BAYADA
02.2025 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Smiths Food And Drug
08.2019 - 02.2025
Care Assistant
Peoples Care
08.2019 - 01.2020
Babysitter
Childcare
06.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Grand Montecito Care
06.2019 - 01.2022
Housekeeper
Housekeeping
01.2019 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Arbor View Highschool