1. Cherrelle Branch
1931 Bradford N.E
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Elexa1986@gmail.com
(616) 322-4889
OBJECTIVE
Confident and resourceful care provider with 10 years’ experience assisting vulnerable populations desires
A part-time position as a Nurse Aide where empathy and compassion will improve lives.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Completed 115 hours of Nurse Aide training; eligible for state certification
• Completed Health Careers training at Kent Career Technical Center, 2005
• CPR and First Aid certified 2014
• Completed Supportive Living Curriculum through Network 180, 2011-2012
• 6 years experience serving people with developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injuries
• 4 years experience serving children and teens with Booth Family Services and private childcare providers
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Communication
• Explain rules and policies to new residents of a group home
• Interact with people of various ages, backgrounds and levels of ability; treat all with dignity and respect
• Build relationships by offering and respecting choices and allowing time for decision making
• Observe behavior, mood, and body language to determine how a resident is feeling
• Report and document changes in condition and daily outcomes

2. Leadership
• Plan 2 outings per week and determine staffing levels depending upon the number of residents participating
• Assign work tasks and responsibilities for three instructors on a rotating basis
• Establish clear expectations for residents and explain consequences if expectations are not met
Time Management
• Maintain an awareness of medication schedules and organize work tasks accordingly
• Anticipate interruptions; determine their urgency and impact on achieving goals
• Monitor time when out in the community to insure schedules are kept
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Independent Living Instructor, 05/2008 – Present Hope Network, Grand Rapids, MI
Care Giver, 07/2009 – Present Thresholds, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI
Home Health Aide, 06/2011 - 12/2011 Holland Home, Grand Rapids, MI
Childcare Aide, 06/2007 - 06/2009 Booth Family Services-Teen Parent Ctr., Grand Rapids, MI
Childcare Aide, 06/2005 - 06/2007 Gateway to Life Child Care Center, Grand Rapids, MI
EDUCATION
Certified Nurse Aide Training Goodwill Industries at Porter Hills Village, Grand Rapids, MI
Coursework - Physical Therapy Grand Rapids Community College, MI