Zahkiyah Armster
Perris,CA
Summary
I am a very motivated worker, always on time and determined, I work well under pressure and I’m very responsible. I have goals that I want to reach before 2023 and I think this job is a step in the right direction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Avery Gardens Assisted Living
Riverside, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Improved elderly residents' quality of life by providing compassionate daily care and companionship.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet unique needs of each resident.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
Riverside, CA
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Packer
Sketchers
Moreno Valley, CA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Packer shoes in boxes so they could get ready for a shipment
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Las Vegas, NV
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Made sure the store stayed organized, helped customers when needed and also used a register for checkout
Packer
Ross Distribution Center
Moreno Valley, CA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- I helped pack boxes so we could get them prepared for a shipment, always working at a fast pace
Sales Associate
Bussmans Bakery
Louisville, KY
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Sold different donuts, cookies, cakes, took orders and set them out so they could be prepared, learned how assemble a tier cake and decorate it, takes time and patience. But also had to move at a fast pace
Education
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Moreno Valley RCC
12.2019
Skills
- Box packing and assembly
- Safety compliance in warehouses
- Quality assurance processes
- Shipping and receiving logistics
- Labeling and inventory management
- Hand-eye coordination proficiency
- Tape application techniques
- Barcode technology utilization
- Time management
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Clear communication
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Social interaction
- Care plan management
- Medication management
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Behavioral management
- Attention to detail
- Daily living assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Avery Gardens Assisted Living
03.2025 - Current
Packer
Sketchers
02.2021 - 10.2021
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
05.2020 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Forever 21
12.2019 - 05.2020
Packer
Ross Distribution Center
02.2019 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
Bussmans Bakery
06.2015 - 12.2018
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Moreno Valley RCC