Andrea Brewer
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Wesley Whitmarsh and MS. Row, adept in providing compassionate care and personalized support. Excelled in patient care, achieving significant improvements in clients' wellbeing through effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in medication administration and emotional support, demonstrating strong ethics and a flexible schedule to meet diverse patient needs.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver for Disabled Child
Wesley Whitmarsh
11.1994 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
Home Health Caregiver
MS. Row
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Patient Care Technician - Telemetry/ ECG
Tarrant County College
Associate Of Science - Working Towards BSN
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX07.2017
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Strong Ethics
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate Care
- Flexible Schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Special Needs Care
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
MS. Row
10.2013 - 05.2014
Caregiver for Disabled Child
Wesley Whitmarsh
11.1994 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Telemetry/ ECG
Tarrant County College
Associate Of Science - Working Towards BSN
Tarrant County College