Sierra Williford
Lansing
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to deliver compassionate and reliable care to clients. Proven experience in assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene, ensuring client comfort and safety. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently contributes to collaborative, supportive environment. Criminal justice professional able to adapt and handle stressful environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Department of Human Services
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Certified nursing assistant
Clipboard Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - Current
- Working as a Certified nursing assistant
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving patients, demonstrating strong critical thinking skills under pressure while working closely with the medical team to provide lifesaving interventions.
Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
- Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
Correctional Officer
IYC Warrenville
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Working as a specialist
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist
St Bernard Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Working as a certified nursing assistant
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Franciscan Health Hammond
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlan Community Academy
Chicago, IL06-2011
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Governors State University
University Park, IL08-2021
CDL license - Transportation
Progressive Truck Driving School
Lansing, IL05-2023
Phlebotomy Certification -
Prestige Nursing Academy
South Holland, IL01-2020
Skills
- Microsoft word/typing
- Speaking
- Leadership
- Specimen handling
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Department of Human Services
04.2025 - Current
Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
04.2024 - 05.2025
Correctional Officer
IYC Warrenville
06.2022 - 07.2024
Certified nursing assistant
Clipboard Healthcare Agency
01.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Franciscan Health Hammond
01.2020 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist
St Bernard Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Harlan Community Academy
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
Governors State University
CDL license - Transportation
Progressive Truck Driving School
Phlebotomy Certification -
Prestige Nursing Academy
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