Arvae Nelson
North Charleston
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at Somerby of Mount Pleasant excelling in compassionate care. Demonstrated strong work ethic and problem-solving skills, achieving improved patient wellbeing and efficient production processes. Skilled in patient care and workplace safety, fostering trust and maintaining high-quality standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Legacy Home Care LLC
12.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Machine Operator
AOCUSA Amalie
09.2023 - Current
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs
Caregiver
Wellmore of Daniel Island
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and using toilet paper
- Resident moving between beds, wheelchairs
- Cleaning- changing sheets, laundry, cleaning apartments
Caregiver
Somerby of Mount Pleasant
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client's progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships
Education
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCMedication Tech
Patch Career Institue
North Charleston01.2025
Certificate - Cna Training
Patch Career Institute
North Charleston, SC12.2018
GED -
Bamberg Job Corp
Bamberg, SC06.2018
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Vital signs
- Compassionate care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Caretaker
Legacy Home Care LLC
12.2024 - Current
Machine Operator
AOCUSA Amalie
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Wellmore of Daniel Island
07.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Somerby of Mount Pleasant
04.2019 - 06.2021
GED -
Bamberg Job Corp
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Medication Tech
Patch Career Institue
Certificate - Cna Training
Patch Career Institute
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