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Amani Walton

Amani Walton

Hazel Crest,IL

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at BETHSHIAN, skilled in individualized care and emotional support. Successfully enhanced clients' independence through tailored recreational activities and effective communication. Proficient in medication administration and relationship building, fostering trust and well-being in diverse populations. Committed to creating safe, engaging environments that promote health and social skills development.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver, Special Needs

BETHSHIAN
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
  • Developed and implemented engaging recreational activities tailored to individual abilities and preferences.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to foster positive relationships and reduce feelings of isolation.
  • Monitored health conditions, documenting changes, and communicating effectively with families and healthcare providers.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following safety protocols and ensuring proper use of assistive devices.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans focused on individual needs.
  • Adapted communication techniques to effectively interact with individuals with diverse abilities and challenges.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Enhanced social skills through implementation of group activities and peer interaction.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Informatics

Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Medication administration
  • Clear communication
  • Feeding assistance
  • Wheelchair transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Relationship building
  • Individualized education plans
  • Motor skills development
  • Sensory integration
  • Assistive technology
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Safety awareness
  • Compassion and empathy

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • PCW - Personal Care Worker

Timeline

Caregiver, Special Needs

BETHSHIAN
09.2023 - 01.2025

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Informatics

Ultimate Medical Academy
Amani Walton