Adrienne Williams
Cottage Grove,OR
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Hank Canaday
Cottage Grove, OR
09.2021 - 03.2024
- Organized and maintained supplies in the home environment to ensure client safety.
- Prepared meals according to dietary specifications and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Accompanied clients on errands such as grocery shopping or going to the post office.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning bathrooms.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Ensured that all safety measures were followed within the home environment at all times.
Senior Caregiver
Caring for the Cascades West
Eugene, OR
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
- Monitored client health status by recognizing changes in physical or mental condition and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Helped clients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or arthritis through diet management and exercise programs.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Provided emotional support for elderly clients dealing with loneliness or depression.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to home healthcare services.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Crematory Operator
Foundation Partners Group
Eugene, OR
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored and maintained the temperature of the cremation chamber to ensure proper operation.
- Prepared paperwork related to each cremation including death certificates and permits.
- Followed safety protocols when handling human remains or hazardous materials.
- Assisted with loading and unloading caskets into the retort chamber.
- Conducted quality assurance checks to verify that all ashes were properly identified.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws regarding cremation processes and procedures.
- Coordinated transportation of deceased individuals from hospitals or funeral homes to the crematory.
- Transported urns containing ashes to designated locations upon completion of a cremation.
- Reported any issues with machines or equipment immediately to management staff.
- Performed minor repairs on machines as needed using hand tools or power tools.
- Kept abreast of new developments in technology related to crematories and their operations.
- Adhered strictly to established health regulations while working in close proximity with human remains.
- Handled final preparation of cremated remains and properly packed in labeled container.
- Promoted safe work environment, practiced universal precautions and adopted general principles of safe conduct.
- Coordinated preparation and issuance of permits and documents associated with funerals and embalming.
- Managed crematory service and maintenance records and archived logs and daily temperature charts.
- Communicated tactfully, compassionately and professionally with families and coworkers.
- Cared for deceased respectfully while performing cremation processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSome College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MSSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Washington State University
VancouverSkills
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
Accomplishments
- 2022 Received corporate award for excellence
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Washington StateLP60074279
- Crematory Operator License
- Oregon Drivers License 4788514
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Caring for the Cascades West
03.2023 - 09.2023
Personal Care Aide
Hank Canaday
09.2021 - 03.2024
Crematory Operator
Foundation Partners Group
06.2021 - 09.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Portland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nursing
Jones County Junior College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Washington State University