KIARA HARRIS
Chicago, Illinois *****
Cell: 773-***-****
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
● Experienced Activity Aide with strong nursing home facility and people skills. 2+ years experience in a fast-paced environment handling confidential paperwork and providing quality patient care.
● Caring and compassionate Activity Aide dedicated to engaging residents and promoting positive experiences. Eager to build a high-quality program filled with interesting and fun activities. Highly organized and goal-oriented team player with a diplomatic nature and energetic approach.
● Dedicated to providing every user with safe and enjoyable recreational activities. People-person with strong communication skills, upbeat nature and organized approach to handling program operations. Physically fit with stamina to handle demanding work.
● Newly certified National Phlebotomy Technician prepared to bring hands-on experience to a fast-paced emergency department. Attentive Phlebotomists excited to bring expertise in patient care to growing hospitals. Highly accomplished in quickly building rapport with patients, performing assessments and using clinical knowledge and skills to treat patients. Committed to working as part of a larger team to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
SKILLS
● Resident engagement
● Senior activities experience
● Event planning
● Strong customer service skills
● Good bedside manner
● Kindness and patience
● Good hand-eye coordination
● Documentation skills
● Charting
● Computer skills
EXPERIENCE
GENERATIONS AT ELMWOOD PARK
Elmwood, IL
Activities Assistant 07/2018 to Current
● Used diverse strategies, including one-on-one time and small groups, to engage residents in facility life.
● Explained principles, techniques and safety requirements of different activities to participants to prevent injury.
● Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
● Helped residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
● Observed participants for signs of physical distress and rendered aid, including stopping activities and providing basic medical care.
● Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
● Set up decorations, equipment and food service stands for various entertainment activities.
● Advertised for upcoming events to promote engagement and involvement.
● Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
● Adjusted activity plans to better engage users of differing ability or interest levels. Phlebotomy Tech
In class hands-on training skills/clinicals- 6 months with 3 months of experience volunteering at a Red Cross center.
● Lab Express Corp 1+ years experience office/mobile phlebotomists EDUCATION AND TRAINING
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 05/2016
Young Women Leadership Charter School, Chicago, IL SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE): NURSING
Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO
PHLEBOTOMY 12/2019
Phlebotomy Training Specialists, Chicago, IL
CERTIFICATIONS
● Certified National Phlebotomy Technician NAPT