Amanda Kingsbury
Oberlin,LA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker with a proven track record at Home Instead Senior Care Home, adept in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Excelled in fostering patient wellbeing through emotional support and healthcare documentation, ensuring a 20% improvement in client satisfaction. Skilled in relationship building and patient care, consistently delivering high-quality assistance and support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
A First Name Basis
DeRidder, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
Direct Care Worker
Companion Care
DeRidder, LA
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Coordinated with families and other caregivers, ensuring cohesive approach to client support.
Direct Care Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Lake Charles, LA
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Collaborated closely with other direct care workers in coordinating seamless shift transitions pertaining to ongoing care requirements.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
Sulphur, LA08-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Meal preparation
- CPR certified
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional support
- First aid and safety
- Mobility assistance
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Community activities
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Healthcare documentation
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Social skills development
- Transportation
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
- Achieved daily tasks, by completing with the lift with accuracy and efficiency.
I am currently Working with a patient who is paralyzed, where I use a lift daily and I am enrolled as a worker thru the VA, where I am certified with the bowel and bladder program.
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification – American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Direct Support Professional Certification (DSP) - National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- la Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Music
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Cooking
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Animal Care
- Astrology
- Swimming
- Camping
- Interior Design
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Fashion and Style
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Photography
- Adventure Travel
- Road Trips
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Companion Care
08.2023 - 02.2024
Direct Care Worker
A First Name Basis
08.2022 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
08.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Parkview Baptist School
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