Cherrelle Branch is seeking a part-time position as a Nurse Aide where she can utilize her 10 years of experience assisting vulnerable populations. She has completed 115 hours of Nurse Aide training and is eligible for state certification. Branch has 6 years of experience serving people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries. She also has 4 years of experience caring for children and teens. Her skills include strong communication abilities, leadership experience planning activities and assigning staff, and managing her time effectively.

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