Octavia Latimore
Augusta
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 8 years of experience supporting children, seniors, and individuals in need of daily living assistance. Skilled in providing personalized care, fostering safe and nurturing environments, and building strong relationships with clients and families. Reliable, patient, and committed to excellence in care.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Christie’s Health Service
01.2025 - Current
- Provide direct care and companionship to clients in their homes.
- Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation, grooming, mobility support, and medication reminders.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment for clients.
- Build trust with families while respecting client dignity and privacy.
Childcare Provider
Little Ones Creative Learning Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised and cared for children in a structured childcare environment.
- Developed and implemented creative, age-appropriate learning activities.
- Assisted with meal preparation, playtime, and educational exercises.
- Ensured a safe, supportive, and nurturing atmosphere for children and parents.
Private Caregiver
Private Client
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided one-on-one caregiving support for a senior client until their passing.
- Assisted with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship.
- Offered emotional and spiritual support to client and family during difficult times.
- Maintained confidentiality, compassion, and consistency in care.
Line Operator
Kelloggs Snacks,Keebler
01.2015 - 03.2018
- Operated packaging machinery efficiently to ensure consistent product quality and minimize downtime.
- Monitored production line performance and adjusted machinery settings as necessary to maintain optimal output.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections and performed basic maintenance to prevent operational failures.
- Documented production metrics and reported discrepancies to ensure accurate tracking of output and quality.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity on the production line.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to comply with safety and quality standards.
Team Leader
Proctor & Gamble
04.2000 - 02.2014
- Led daily team huddles to align on priorities and address any immediate challenges.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced operational bottlenecks, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, ensuring team members received timely and constructive feedback.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team capabilities in key operational areas.
- Encouraged a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting team input on processes and workflows.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Academy
Augusta,GASkills
- Compassionate Care & Companionship
- Childcare & Youth Development
- Home & Personal Assistance
- Meal Preparation & Nutrition Support
- Cleaning & Household Management
- Patient
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Caregiver
Christie’s Health Service
01.2025 - Current
Childcare Provider
Little Ones Creative Learning Center
01.2021 - 01.2025
Private Caregiver
Private Client
01.2017 - 01.2020
Line Operator
Kelloggs Snacks,Keebler
01.2015 - 03.2018
Team Leader
Proctor & Gamble
04.2000 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Academy