Makhailah Paxton
Compton
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
Torrance
01.2023 - Current
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic
- Helping with hygiene.
- Taking care of their hygiene.
- Prepping meals
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS
Torrance
01.2023 - Current
- Recorded client progress notes on a regular basis.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and meal preparation.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients in their homes.
Education
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandiegomedicalcollege
San Diego, CA06-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Basic life support
- Client communication
- Care plan implementation
- Health monitoring
- Hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Time management
- CPR/AED
- Flexible schedule
- Care planning
- Personal care worker
- Respectful and compassionate
- Direct patient care
- Safety awareness
- Empathetic listening
- Filing and data archiving
- Critical thinking
- Housekeeping tasks
- Medical chart documentation
- Community activities
- Personal Care Equipment Operation
- Problem-solving
- Shopping and errands
- Active listening
- Feeding assistance
- Exercise plan implementation
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2023 - Current
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS
01.2023 - Current
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sandiegomedicalcollege