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Khadija Childs

Fort Smith

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.

Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.

Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education

Work History

CNA

Heart of Hospice
Fort Smith
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient rooms and common areas.

DSP

Stepping Stone
Alma
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living skills and personal care tasks.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
  • Supported individuals in developing social and communication skills.
  • Documented client progress and reported changes to the team.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to support client needs.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

DSP

Arkansas Family Supports
Fort Smith
05.2018 - 05.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living skills and personal care tasks.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
  • Supported individuals in developing social and communication skills.

CNA

Arkansas Support Network
Fort Smith
12.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of hospice care procedures.

CNA

Ashton Place Health and Rehab
Barling
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment in patient rooms and common areas.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure cohesive patient care plans.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of hospice care procedures.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

ATU Ozark
Ozark, AR
01.2019 - 05.2024

Wilcox County High School
Rochelle, GA

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient care documentation
  • Emergency response
  • Infection control practices
  • End-of-life support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Effective communication
  • Active listening
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Toileting assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Emotional support
  • Compassionate communication
  • Dressing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient care
  • Health monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution

Timeline

CNA

Heart of Hospice
05.2025 - Current

DSP

Stepping Stone
01.2022 - 07.2025

Associate of Arts - General Studies

ATU Ozark
01.2019 - 05.2024

DSP

Arkansas Family Supports
05.2018 - 05.2025

CNA

Ashton Place Health and Rehab
05.2017 - 03.2018

CNA

Arkansas Support Network
12.2016 - 05.2019

Wilcox County High School
Khadija Childs