Kayla Emerson
Jackson
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Shabazz
Methodist senior services
Raymond
08.2024 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Flowood
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration of prescriptions.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
- Communicated effectively with family members about client well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to supervisors.
- Documented daily care activities and client interactions accurately in logs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Professional Nursing Agency
Jackson
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments and activities.
- Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records for each client.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and progress.
- Monitored physical and emotional well-being, reporting any changes to supervisors.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for elderly care and safety protocols.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided assistance with mobility issues such as walking or transferring from bed to wheelchair.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry, vacuuming, dusting and preparing meals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving the safety of elderly clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients by engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Maintained detailed records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Transported elderly clients to medical appointments, errands and social events in a safe manner.
- Continually assessed safety risks within the environment of the facility where elderly individuals resided.
- Collaborated closely with family members regarding client care plans and progress updates.
- Ensured proper nutrition for all elderly clients through meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Delta Technical College
Ridgeland, MS 08.2014 - 05.2015
Raymond High School
Raymond, MSSkills
- Daily living assistance
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Emergency response
- Emotional support provision
- Family communication
- Mobility assistance
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Leadership
- Written communication
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Shabazz
Methodist senior services
08.2024 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angles
07.2022 - 08.2024
Private Elderly Caregiver
Professional Nursing Agency
06.2018 - 03.2021
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Delta Technical College
08.2014 - 05.2015
Raymond High School