- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Volunteering
- Gym Workouts
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Blogging/Vlogging
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
Yakerria Smith
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Home Assistant
Arc Gateway
Pensacola, Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene family visit and budgeting
- Perform personal care and support includes cleaning, shopping, cooking, and administer medication
- Develop and monitored individualized services plan for each resident to ensure highes quality of care
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Assisted senior staff during intake interviews with prospective clients seeking placement at group home facility.
- Administered first aid and CPR in emergency situations.
- Improved overall facility efficiency by implementing streamlined communication processes among staff members and maintaining thorough documentation procedures.
- Prepared healthy meals, maintained clean environments and laundered clothes.
- Supported individualized meal planning efforts by preparing nutritious meals that catered to specific dietary restrictions or preferences of each resident.
- Developed a monthly newsletter for group home residents and their families to keep them informed of upcoming events and relevant news.
- Organized educational sessions geared towards improving residents'' life skills, such as budgeting, time management, and self-care practices.
- Assisted residents in achieving personal goals by providing guidance, encouragement, and resources.
- Maintained safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all group home residents, fostering sense of community and belonging.
- Managed accurate documentation of residents'' progress and incidents in compliance with state regulations.
- Contributed to development of training materials for new staff members on proper caregiving techniques and procedures at the group home facility.
- Aided in maintaining financial records for each resident by tracking expenses related to housing, medical care, or other personal needs as required by law or policy.
- Implemented individualized care plans for residents, resulting in improved quality of life and mental health.
- Organized and provided medication at set times.
- Transported individuals to scheduled appointments.
- Facilitated conflict resolution between residents as needed, promoting a harmonious living environment throughout the group home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, ensuring open communication and trust.
- Promoted positive behavior among residents through effective communication and consistent reinforcement.
Lead Custodian
Escambia County School Board
Pensacola, Florida
08.2019 - 09.2023
- Delivered quality custodial services to a all schools with 300 + plus students, including sweeping, moping, and polishing floors desks, windows, and surfaces throughout hallways and classrooms
- Removed trash and recyclables and ensured proper transport and disposal
- Performed daily cleaning and maintenance tasks for guest rooms, common areas, and event spaces
- Conducted routine equipment inspections, identifying, and resolving minor repair issues to ensure optimal functionality
- Consistently met or exceeded expectations for quality control through rigorous inspection of completed tasks.
- Sanitized and maintained floors by sweeping, mopping and refinishing.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts for cost savings on supplies without compromising product quality.
- Collaborated with administrators on facility projects such as renovations or large-scale cleaning operations to ensure successful outcomes.
- Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
Apparel Associate
04.2016 - 04.2022
- Provide customers with product knowledge and products feature as to making recommendations and related products
- Stocking inventory from the warehouse collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve
- Operate cash register handle transactions
Education
CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN -
MEDCERTIFY
Pensacola, FL09.2025
High School Diploma -
PENN FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL
Scranton, PA04.2017
Skills
- Activity planning
- Social support
- Personal grooming
- Managing appointments
- First aid and CPR
- Maintaining patient safety
- Self-care support
- Vital signs monitoring
Interests
Timeline
Group Home Assistant
Arc Gateway
09.2023 - Current
Lead Custodian
Escambia County School Board
08.2019 - 09.2023
Apparel Associate
04.2016 - 04.2022
CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN -
MEDCERTIFY
High School Diploma -
PENN FOSTER HIGH SCHOOL
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