Yaasha Currie
St Louis,MO
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing
Florissant, MO
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Carepro
Assistance Home Care
St Louis, MO
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Medical Assistant
Barnes Jewish
St Louis, MO
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Give Injections
- Perform ECGs
Home Health Aide
Algonquin Home Care
St Louis, MO
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Customer Service Representative
Everise
10.2022 - 12.2022
- De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor
- Asked probing questions to determine service needs and accurately input information into electronic systems
- Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
Direct Support Professional
Sunny Hills Inc
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Education
Saint Louis Community College
St Louis, MOCarnahan School Of The Future
St Louis, Currie, MO05.2019
Skills
- Inbound and Outbound
- Calling
- Understanding Customer
- Needs
- Customer Support
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Personal Service
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Relationship Building
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Bedside Care
- Level 1 Medication Aide
Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Medication Level 1 Aide
• Certified Nurse Aide
Timeline
CNA
Willowcreek Rehab & Nursing
04.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant
Barnes Jewish
03.2023 - 08.2023
Carepro
Assistance Home Care
02.2023 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Everise
10.2022 - 12.2022
Direct Support Professional
Sunny Hills Inc
07.2022 - 10.2022
Home Health Aide
Algonquin Home Care
06.2019 - 12.2022
Saint Louis Community College
Carnahan School Of The Future