Amanda Goeglein
Auburn,IN
Summary
Experienced Direct Care Professional with ResCare Residential Services, specializing in compassionate caregiving and exceptional patient care. Proven track record in improving clients quality of life. Strong skills in teamwork and cooperation to foster meaningful relationships, ensuring safety and dignity for individuals under my care. Adept at managing behavioral challenges and supporting independence, making me a valuable asset to any caregiving team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Professional
ResCare Residential Services
08.2016 - Current
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, medication administration, and incident reports to ensure effective communication among team members.
- Upheld ethical standards in all aspects of care provision, maintaining confidentiality and respecting the dignity of each individual client.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, families, and team members to create a supportive network for each individual.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support in daily living tasks.
- Contributed to higher quality of life for clients by addressing any barriers or challenges that arose within their home settings or daily routines.
- Managed emergencies effectively while remaining calm under pressure, ensuring prompt medical attention if needed.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Built trust between staff members through open communication about challenges and successes within the team.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Education
Associate - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brown Mackie
Fort Wayne, IN2014
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Individualized service planning
- Professional boundaries
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Client documentation
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Self-care and resilience
- Medication administration
- Transfer techniques
- Behavioral management
- Geriatric care
- Behavior redirection
- Diabetes management
- Autism spectrum support
- Community integration
- Hygiene maintenance
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
- Mental health care
- Epilepsy management
- Developmental disability care
- Client safety and first aid
- State regulations
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate client care
- Nutritional support
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living support
- Direct patient care
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Health and safety requirements
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client advocacy
- Safety monitoring
- ADL support
- Record keeping
- De-escalation techniques
- Nutrition
- Charting and documentation
- Adaptive equipment use
Certification
CPR Adult and infant
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
ResCare Residential Services
08.2016 - Current
Associate - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Brown Mackie