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Angela Wheeler

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Direct Care Worker with specialization in personal care for seniors and patients with diverse needs. Expertise includes daily living assistance, medication management, and enhancing social engagement to elevate patient quality of life. Demonstrated success in creating supportive environments through compassionate interaction and precise health documentation. Strong organizational skills and commitment to patient-centered care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Care Worker

Tyler's Place
Chandler, AZ
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide hands-on care and emotional support for children with physical developmental and disabilities in home and community settings.
  • Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility while promoting independence and self confidence
  • Demonstrate compassion and patience when managing challenging behaviors, sensory needs, and emotional outburst.
  • maintain open honest communication with families and care teams, building trust and ensuring consistent care
  • Uphold a strong sense of integrity and confidentiality while respecting each child's dignity and privacy
  • Document activities, progress, and observations with accuracy and honesty to support individualized care plans

Home Compassion Driver

Envoy America
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided safe, friendly transportation for seniors to medical appointments and errands
  • Built trusting relationships through honest communication and dependable service
  • Recognized for showing compassion and patience, especially with clients with memory or mobility challenges

Direct Care Worker

Arcadia Care Group
Mesa, AZ
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
  • Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Adapted strategies depending on individual needs while adhering to established protocols.
  • Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
  • Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisant

Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ
05-2009

Skills

  • Personal care and hygiene assistance
  • Client documentation and communication
  • Behavior management strategies
  • Mobility and transportation assistance
  • Safety monitoring and first aid
  • Care plan implementation and adherence
  • Emotional support and trust building
  • Time management and reliability
  • Nutrition monitoring and meal preparation
  • Compassionate caregiving and patient care
  • Professional boundaries in client interactions
  • CPR certified and HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care and daily living support
  • Infection control procedures

Certification

  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Finger print clearance
  • article9
  • Certified caregiver

Timeline

Direct Care Worker

Tyler's Place
01.2022 - Current

Home Compassion Driver

Envoy America
01.2022 - 11.2022

Direct Care Worker

Arcadia Care Group
03.2020 - 01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisant

Central Arizona College