Adrianna Arrington
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Care managing professional with a heavy background in Assisted Living and an open mind to in-home health. Experience includes providing personal care and assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for residents. Strengths include communication skills, empathy, patience, southern hospitality, and problem-solving abilities. My previous work has enhanced the quality of life for residents through compassionate caregiving and attention to individual needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
Annapolis, MD
03.2023 - Current
- Provided direct supervision to care managers and ensured that they met performance standards.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review goals, objectives, and team progress.
- Assisted in developing individual care plans for patients based on their needs.
- Monitored patient outcomes and quality of services provided by Care Managers.
- Cultivated and maintained strong community relationships.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Developed and implemented a care management plan to address needs and goals.
- Attended and actively participated in meetings to provide and receive information on patient progression.
- Motivational interviewing was used to educate, support, and motivate change.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, families, and healthcare providers to support integrated care.
- Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to assess service satisfaction and identify unmet needs.
- Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of care plans, making adjustments as necessary to meet clients' evolving needs.
Caregiver
Charter Senior Living
Parkville, MD
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards, such as rugs or furniture, that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care, such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observe behavior or physical condition changes that may require medical attention, and report them promptly to the supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Activity Assistant Coordinator
Charter Senior Living
Charlotte, NC
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in planning and coordinating activities for clients, including field trips and recreational events.
- Coordinated musical guests, movies, and other types of resident entertainment.
- Used one-on-one meetings and small groups to engage residents in facility life.
- Maintained records of client participation in activities and reported any changes or concerns to the Activity Coordinator.
- Provided guidance and support to clients during activities and monitored their safety at all times.
- Developed individualized activity plans for each client based on their interests, abilities, and needs.
- Created a welcoming environment for clients by providing encouragement and positive reinforcement throughout activities.
- Organized supplies for activities and ensured that appropriate materials were available for use.
- Facilitated group discussions with clients to encourage meaningful conversations about topics of interest.
- Ensured that all necessary permissions were obtained from parents or guardians before taking clients out on field trips.
- Researched new ideas for activities that could be used within the program.
- Built relationships with community partners to identify resources that could benefit our program.
- Conducted daily room visits with residents unable to participate in group functions.
- Organized calendars and set up activity rooms.
Memory Care Manager
Charter Senior Living
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for residents with memory impairments.
- Identified changes in resident behavior and communicated them to families and other healthcare professionals.
- Assessed residents' cognitive abilities through observation, interviews, and testing methods.
- Facilitated activities to promote socialization, emotional well-being, physical conditioning, and cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained accurate resident records, including assessments, care plans, treatments, medications, and progress notes.
- Provided education on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to staff and family members.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions on dementia care techniques, such as de-escalation strategies.
- Established positive relationships with residents based on trust and respect while providing compassionate support during difficult times.
- Organized recreational activities for memory-impaired individuals according to their interests and abilities.
- Developed systems to track behavioral patterns to identify triggers that lead to aggressive behaviors or episodes of confusion among residents.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as dressing, grooming, and eating.
- Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress.
- Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health Family Counseling
The Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD06-2025
High School Diploma -
Wallace Rose-Hill Highschool
Teachey, NC06-2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Empathy
- Family support and assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Observing responses
- Patient Lifting
- Documenting behaviors
- Catheter change and preparation
- Adaptable
- Companionship and emotional support
- Bedside manner
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Vital sign recording
- Reliable team player
Timeline
Caregiver
Charter Senior Living
04.2023 - 02.2024
Lead Care Manager
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2023 - Current
Activity Assistant Coordinator
Charter Senior Living
02.2023 - 02.2024
Memory Care Manager
Charter Senior Living
06.2021 - 02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Health Family Counseling
The Community College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Wallace Rose-Hill Highschool