ALEXANDRA YOUNG
Emporia
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 10 years of experience providing in-home support for elderly and disabled individuals. Experienced in both Dementia and Alzheimer care. Committed to enhancing clients' dignity and independence through empathetic, high quality care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Care Advantage
Emporia
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Ensured clean and safe home environment for clients, promoting well-being and comfort.
- Assisted with medication management and reminders for clients.
- Facilitated social activities to promote mental stimulation and provide companionship for clients.
- Executed light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and changing linens, to support overall client care.
Nursing Assistant
Greensville Health and Rehabilation Center
Emporia
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
Cashier
Family Dollar
Emporia
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Processed customer transactions using point-of-sale system efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and store displays.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Rite Aid
Lawrenceville
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to customers.
- Maintained accurate medication inventory and stocked shelves regularly.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments and issuing receipts.
Education
Nursing Assistant
Southside Community College
Emporia, VA 03.2023 - 05.2023
Penn Foster High School
Scranton, PASome College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy
Centura College
Virginia Beach, VaSkills
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong ethics
- Effective communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Bilingual:German and English
- Dementia care
- ADL assistance
- Client care and companionship
Accomplishments
Navy Exchange Norfolk:C.A.S.H. Award, Sept,and Dec 2010
Care advantage:Exceptional Service Award, December 2025
Christian leadership, Basic Christian ministry, Youth ministry Awards,2025,and 2026
Certification
- Personal Care Aide Training Program Certificate of Completion January 27,2012
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Care Advantage
09.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Greensville Health and Rehabilation Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
Nursing Assistant
Southside Community College
03.2023 - 05.2023
Cashier
Family Dollar
10.2022 - 03.2023
Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Rite Aid
08.2021 - 08.2022
Penn Foster High School
Some College (No Degree) - Massage Therapy
Centura College