Andrea Allen
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Private In-Home Caregiver brings ,more than 20-years background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
Jerikeshia Sealy
Grayson, GA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Private In-Home Caregiver
Irene Goodwin
Grayson, GA
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
Customer Service Representative
Stone Mountain Nissan
Lilburn, GA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Collected and analyzed customer information to prepare product or service reports.
- Answered product and service questions, suggesting other offerings to attract potential customers.
- Maintained high levels of product knowledge and solutions to covert casual shoppers into customers and increase sales by 45%.
- Worked independently with minimal supervision.
Raymour and Flanigan
Team Leader
Duluth, GA
02.2008 - 09.2018
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Caregiver
Stavros Center For Independent Living
Springfield, MA
07.2005 - 01.2017
- 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.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Direct Support Professional
Guidewire
Springfield, MA
05.1996 - 02.1999
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing
Branford Hall Career Institute
Branford, CT03.2001
Certificate - CNA
Massachusetts Career Development Institute
Springfield, MA06.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MASkills
- First aid and safety
- Community integration
- Organization and Time Management
- Patient care
- Care plan assessment
- Progress documentation
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- State regulations knowledge
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
Jerikeshia Sealy
08.2021 - 04.2022
Private In-Home Caregiver
Irene Goodwin
02.2019 - 12.2021
Customer Service Representative
Stone Mountain Nissan
01.2019 - 03.2020
Raymour and Flanigan
Team Leader
02.2008 - 09.2018
Caregiver
Stavros Center For Independent Living
07.2005 - 01.2017
Direct Support Professional
Guidewire
05.1996 - 02.1999
Certificate - Medical Billing
Branford Hall Career Institute
Certificate - CNA
Massachusetts Career Development Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Holyoke Community College
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