Alice (Ally) Inman
Bertram
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Caregiver
Bowdon Family
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, pharmacists. to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Supervised staff members in providing quality patient care services as per standards set by the organization.
First Choice Credit Reporting
Self Employed Services
Austin
08.1999 - Current
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Caregiver
Preferred Care at Home
Cedar Park
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Assistant Activities Director
The Point at Cedar Park
Cedar Park
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Assigned tasks and work hours to staff.
- Conducted trainings for employees on proper safety protocols when conducting activities.
- Consulted attendance and participation records to assess individual program involvement and identify potential health risks related to known medical conditions and participation patterns.
- Organized and facilitated special events, such as holiday parties, picnics, and other community gatherings.
- Talked to coworkers using computers, radios and other electronic devices.
- Consulted with staff and other professionals to discuss activities.
- Designed and led activities in crafts, music and sports.
- Managed daily exercise programs to support physical strength and mental dexterity.
- Implemented activities to provide amusement and socialization for residents.
- Planned, organized or led exercise routines, athletic events or arts and crafts.
- Researched new ideas for innovative activities that would be beneficial to participants.
- Set up plans and oversaw daily activities like bingo, musical events and plays.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Cleaned equipment and areas of amusement parks, cruise ships or other recreational facilities.
- Assisted residents with functional limitations during activities programs and provided encouragement to develop morale and facilitate long-term improvement.
- Planned and published calendar of events for facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Crocket High
Austin Texas06-1976
Skills
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health status documentation
- Patient progress reporting
- Client engagement
- Activity planning
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Assisted living experience
- Elderly care expertise
- Disability support
- Home health care
- Compassionate communication
- Team scheduling
- Physical assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Patient care coordination
- Dementia care
- Performance monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Nutrition planning
- End-of-life care
- Incident reporting
- First aid and safety
- Chronic disease management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Medication coordination
- Progress documentation
- Transportation services
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate client care
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Case management
- State regulations
- Community activities
- Care plan assessment
- Medical records management
- Medical record-keeping
- Records maintenance
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Dining room support
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Lifting and transferring
- Verbal and written communication
- Daily living assistance
- Time management
- Special needs care
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Patient mobility assistance
- Behavioral management
- Direct patient care
- Respectful and compassionate
- Client transportation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Empathetic listening
- Patient companionship
- Medication management
Timeline
Lead Caregiver
Bowdon Family
09.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Preferred Care at Home
09.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Activities Director
The Point at Cedar Park
08.2017 - 03.2019
First Choice Credit Reporting
Self Employed Services
08.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
Crocket High