Lekeshia Lathon
Goldsboro
Summary
Highly professional with extensive experience in personal care and client engagement, notably with Mackey's Home Care. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity through effective communication and direct patient care. Skilled in mobility assistance and fostering emotional support, consistently achieving high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wholesaler
Self-employeed
Goldsboro
07.2024 - Current
- Negotiated pricing agreements with vendors and suppliers.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
- Monitored competitor activities in order to maintain competitive advantage.
- Cultivated strong professional relationships with suppliers and key clients to drive long-term business development.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty Client
Greenville
04.2021 - 10.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of meals according to the dietary requirements or preferences of the client.
- Encouraged independence with the patient while ensuring safety at all times during daily activities.
- Helped the client maintain good hygiene by providing skin care services, like shaving and nail care.
- Assisted with transfers from bed to wheelchair and other mobility devices.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as changing linens and tidying up the client's living area.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to client and family.
Personal Care Assistant
Mackey's Home Care
Jacksonville
05.2017 - 11.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant Training
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NCSkills
- Client documentation
- Behavioral health support
- Effective communication
- Transfer techniques
- Direct patient care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Patient bathing
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
Wholesaler
Self-employeed
07.2024 - Current
Private Duty Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty Client
04.2021 - 10.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Mackey's Home Care
05.2017 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistant Training
Lenoir Community College
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