Open To Work
Vanessa Kinlaw
Wyoming,MI
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, previously at A+ Nursing. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care and effective problem-solving. Skilled in cleaning and sanitizing, ensuring safety and comfort while maintaining high standards of service. Adaptable and reliable, committed to fostering positive relationships.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian
Staffing Inc.
2025 - Current
- Executed cleaning tasks in allocated spaces, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and order.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, to enhance overall facility hygiene.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and reported issues promptly for resolution.
- Trained new custodial staff on safety protocols and efficient cleaning practices to ensure high standards of service.
Home Health Aide
A+ Nursing
2017 - 2022
- Enhanced clients' comfort and life quality by aiding in daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Educated clients on medication management and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams and family members.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive client relationships.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of living environments, promoting overall well-being.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately for effective communication among team members.
- Trained new aides on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Production/Assembly
GRPlastics
2014 - 2016
- Streamlined production assembly process, reducing average assembly time by focusing on ergonomic workstation setups.
- Developed detailed electrical schematics, contributing to a streamlined production process and reduced errors in assembly.
- Coordinated effectively with other departments such as design engineering to ensure seamless integration between mounting and assembly processes.
- Reduced production errors by maintaining strict attention to detail during assembly processes.
Customer Service Cashier
McDonald's
2010 - 2016
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and order customization.
- Ensured workstation cleanliness to support efficient operations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service delivery during peak hours.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Sales
Sun Telemarketing
2011 - 2015
- Boosted sales performance through effective collaboration with sales team on promotional activities.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective inside sales strategies.
- Coordinated with marketing team to promote sales of various seedlings, increasing sales Number%.
- Increased national sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic sales plans.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Creston
Grand Rapids, MIServe Safe And Work Force Certified
Online
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and dependable
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Sanitation techniques
- Skilled housekeeper
- Facility opening and closing
- Maintenance knowledge
- Timely paperwork completion
- Restroom cleaning
- Reliability and punctuality
- Yard maintenance
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Window cleaning
- Equipment operation
- Excellent communication skills
- Janitorial procedures
- Verbal and written collaboration
- Leaf blowing
- Strong work ethic
- Sweeping and mopping
- Adaptable and flexible
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision-making
- Checklists and recordkeeping
- Conscientious and Detail-oriented
- Fixture cleaning and polishing
- Flexible schedule
- OSHA compliance
- Basic mathematics
Additional Information
Eager for the opportunity to learn and maintain a new experience in all fields.
Timeline
Custodian
Staffing Inc.
2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
A+ Nursing
2017 - 2022
Production/Assembly
GRPlastics
2014 - 2016
Customer Service Cashier
McDonald's
2010 - 2016
Sales
Sun Telemarketing
2011 - 2015
High School Diploma - General Studies
Creston
Serve Safe And Work Force Certified
Online