Amanda Caton
Marshall ,MO
Summary
Dedicated caregiver and supervisor with hands-on experience supporting individuals with developmental and mental disabilities. I have worked as a CNA and DSP, providing daily living assistance, behavioral support, and emotional encouragement. As a supervisor, I oversee staff, ensure quality care, handle scheduling and training, and advocate for the individuals we serve. I am passionate about creating a safe, respectful environment where people feel valued and supported.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Support Care Assistant
Northwest Community Services
Marshall, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Completed nightly rounds, insuring compliance with polices and level of supervision is met
- Coordinated scheduling of staff to ensure adequate coverage for all our individuals needs.
- Trained staff on best practices individual specific care and workplace polices.
- Resolved employee conflicts through effective communication, fostering a positive work environment.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
Direct Support Professional
Northwest Community Services
Marshall, MO
09.2014 - 03.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, encouraging independence and personal growth.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff.
- Administered medications as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, SAO2, Respirations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
Meyer Care Center
Higginsville, MO
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted in activities of daily living, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to medical team promptly.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall hygiene standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe High School
Alma, MO05-2014
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Attention to detail
- Employee motivation
- Organized
- Priority management
- Schedule management
- Policy enforcement
- Document management
- Team leadership
- Creative problem solving
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Supervising Support Care Assistant
Northwest Community Services
03.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Northwest Community Services
09.2014 - 03.2023
CNA
Meyer Care Center
01.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe High School