Alyshia Jones
Bay City,MI
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Riversbend Rehabilitation, skilled in medication administration and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Recognized for fostering a safe environment and building strong relationships, ensuring clients receive dignified and respectful care.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Riversbend Rehabilitation
- Provided compassionate support to clients in daily living activities, enhancing overall well-being.
- Assisted with personal hygiene and grooming tasks, ensuring client comfort and dignity.
- Monitored client health status, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet client needs.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted physical and emotional engagement among clients.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols, fostering a supportive environment.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents, contributing to quality assurance efforts.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
Caregiver
Auburn Fields Assisted Living
Auburn, MI
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored resident health, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Facilitated engaging social activities to enhance resident well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to residents and families during challenging times.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and facility procedures.
- Documented resident progress accurately in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
Close To Home Assisted Living
Bay City, MI
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Caregiver
Grandparent
Bay City, MI
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Highschool
Bay City, MI05.2012
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- CPR certified
- Emotional support
- First aid and safety
- Nutrition monitoring
- Progress documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate client care
- Healthcare documentation
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Transportation
Timeline
Caregiver
Auburn Fields Assisted Living
07.2022 - 08.2023
Caregiver
Close To Home Assisted Living
02.2020 - 10.2021
Caregiver
Grandparent
03.2019 - 10.2020
Direct Care Worker
Riversbend Rehabilitation
High School Diploma -
Central Highschool