Kina Williams
Cathedral City
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Diane Anderson-Minshall, excelling in community integration and emotional support. Skilled in meal preparation and effective communication, I foster positive relationships with clients and families, enhancing well-being and independence. My compassionate approach and strong work ethic ensure a safe, engaging environment for individuals with special needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs, Elder Care
Diane Anderson-Minshall
Cathedral City
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated community integration activities, including recreational outings and social gatherings.
- Transported clients to appointments using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Provided companionship through conversations, and art therapy.
- Monitored activity levels to prevent sedentary behavior and promote independence.
- Prepared healthy meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environments by performing housekeeping duties.
- Developed positive relationships with families, enhancing communication with medical staff.
- Documented patient status and care provided to maintain accurate health records.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Connie Rener
Cathedral City
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to foster social interaction.
- Communicated regularly with families to provide updates on client progress.
- Maintained safe, clean environments for clients consistently.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance overall well-being.
- Facilitated community integration through recreational outings and social gatherings.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients, documenting status and care provided.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care, including meal preparation and laundry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Auburn Sr. High School
Auburn, WA06-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-med
University of Washington
Seattle, WASome College (No Degree) - Math/Science
Highline Community College
DesMoines, WASkills
- Community integration
- Meal preparation
- Client transportation
- Care documentation
- Activity monitoring and daily living assistance
- Personal and emotional support
- Effective communication skills
- Problem solving strategies
- Basic housekeeping tasks
- Strong work ethics
- End-of-life and dementia care
- Compassionate and special needs care
- Lifting and transferring techniques
- Reliability and punctuality
- Dependable and responsible behavior
- Active listening abilities
- Flexible scheduling options
- Relationship building
Affiliations
I enjoy hiking, gardening and learning about the area that I live in. After 15 years as a professional photographer, I am still an avid hobbyist in that artistic realm.
Certification
I am a registered Caregiver with Riverside County IHSS program.
Languages
ASL
Limited
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Connie Rener
01.2025 - 07.2025
Caregiver, Special Needs, Elder Care
Diane Anderson-Minshall
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Auburn Sr. High School
Some College (No Degree) - Pre-med
University of Washington
Some College (No Degree) - Math/Science
Highline Community College
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