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Belinda Hawk

Chicago

Summary

Empathetic Resident Care Associate passionate about supporting patients by delivering high-quality care and friendly companionship. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to execute individualized care plans and achieve positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication skills across all levels of organization.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
4014
4014
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Resident Care Assistant

American house mount prospect senior living
Mount Prospect
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Coordinated medication management and ensured timely administration for residents.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in accordance with health regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare staff regarding care plans.
  • Monitored resident behaviors and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
  • Documented resident care activities accurately for compliance and continuity of care.

Caregiver

Home Instead
02.2017 - 05.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to medical professionals.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.

Resident Care Assistant

Emerald Place
Glenview
  • Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare staff regarding care plans.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens and cleaning up after meals.

Education

Chicago of City College
Chicago , IL

South Shore High School
Chicago , IL

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Resident assessment
  • Care plan development
  • Compliance documentation
  • Time management
  • Emotional support provision
  • CPR certified
  • Meal preparation
  • Toileting assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Healthcare coordination
  • Light housekeeping
  • Transfer techniques
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Adaptive problem solving
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Medical device management
  • Medical hygiene management
  • Restorative procedures
  • Biological specimen handling
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Surgical preparation
  • Symptom documentation
  • Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization (PEARS)
  • Infection control procedures
  • Fall prevention
  • Personal hygiene maintenance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Daily living assistance
  • Compassionate communication
  • First aid procedures
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Meal serving and feeding
  • Service plan development
  • Records maintenance
  • Client transportation

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Resident Care Assistant

American house mount prospect senior living
09.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Home Instead
02.2017 - 05.2022

Resident Care Assistant

Emerald Place

Chicago of City College

South Shore High School
Belinda Hawk