Adriel McKinney
South Holland
Summary
Professional caregiver with solid background in providing personalized care and support. Skilled in managing daily living activities, medication administration, and creating safe and comfortable environment. Known for strong collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to evolving needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes with empathy and patience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver Attendant
Annette Turner
02.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans tailored to each client's specific requirements.
- Monitored and documented client health status, reporting changes to appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices for client engagement.
- Implemented safety measures and protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients during care activities.
- Coordinated transportation and scheduling for medical appointments, enhancing clients' access to necessary services.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients and families, improving overall satisfaction with care services provided.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Caregiver Attendant
Patti White
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering positive relationships.
- Promoted continuity of care by updating family members on changes in the patient''s condition or treatment plan.
- Supported patients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Administered medications accurately, contributing to overall health and well-being of patients.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques, empowering them to participate in their loved one''s care effectively.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Mrs Jackson's Kitchen
Keith Jackson
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Supervised cashier team, ensuring efficient transaction processing and excellent customer service.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and company policies to enhance team performance.
- Implemented streamlined checkout procedures, reducing wait times during peak hours.
- Monitored cash register accuracy and reconciled daily transactions to maintain financial integrity.
- Assisted management in scheduling shifts to optimize staff coverage based on peak business hours.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
Elderly Caregiver
Willie Turner
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a home setting, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Maintained a clean environment within the client's home by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Served clients regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents.
- Respected cultural differences when providing services to diverse populations of elders.
Private Dog Sitter
Daphne Tse
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided affectionate care to all animals under my supervision by playing with them, providing treats, and giving cuddles when needed.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with pet owners to discuss their pet's needs.
- Performed daily grooming activities like brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and checking eyesight and hearing to maintain the animal's overall health.
- Enforced rules set out by pet owners regarding food intake or exercise schedules and provided feedback on how well these guidelines were being followed.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling the pets such as wearing protective gear and keeping them on leashes during walks.
- Regularly checked outdoor areas for hazards before allowing pets access outdoors in order to prevent injuries or escapes.
- Built relationships with clients by providing consistent quality service that exceeded expectations.
Education
High School Diploma -
PENN FOSTER ONLINE
Scranton, PA06-2021
Skills
- Patient care
- Housekeeping duties
- Emotional support
- Behavior redirection
- Progress documentation
Certification
CALIFORNIA FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION 5/2025
Timeline
Mrs Jackson's Kitchen
Keith Jackson
11.2023 - 03.2024
Caregiver Attendant
Annette Turner
02.2023 - Current
Caregiver Attendant
Patti White
06.2020 - 06.2025
Elderly Caregiver
Willie Turner
05.2018 - 07.2021
Private Dog Sitter
Daphne Tse
03.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
PENN FOSTER ONLINE