Angie Atchinson
Inver Grove Heights,MN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Gondola, enhancing patient well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Proven ability to mentor teams and implement safety measures, ensuring high-quality support for individuals with dementia. Skilled in meal preparation and patient care coordination, fostering a respectful and nurturing environment.
Professional caregiver with significant experience in providing compassionate and effective care. Demonstrates strong leadership in coordinating with healthcare teams and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and fostering supportive environment. Known for reliability, empathy, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Caregiver
Gondola
04.2016 - Current
- Mentored junior caregivers, helping them develop essential skills and confident decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations.
- Increased safety measures by conducting risk assessments and promptly implementing necessary precautions in the home environment.
- Organized regular outings and recreational activities for patients, promoting overall well-being and enhancing quality of life.
- Streamlined workflow processes by implementing organizational systems that improved overall efficiency within caregiving teams.
- Provided timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, maintaining dignity and respect throughout the process.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of vital signs, medication intake, and daily activities for effective monitoring of patients'' progress.
- Assisted patients with mobility limitations through proper transfer techniques and adaptive devices to ensure safe movement within their homes.
- Managed daily schedules for multiple patients, ensuring timely medication administration and adherence to medical advice.
- Developed individualized activities to stimulate cognitive function and encourage social interaction among patients with dementia or Alzheimer''s disease.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s ongoing health goals and challenges.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by preparing detailed handover notes outlining critical information about each patient''s status.
- Improved patient satisfaction by creating a comfortable living environment through regular housekeeping tasks and personalized services.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Program Director
PKT Enterprises
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Facilitated regular staff meetings to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, and potential solutions for ongoing success in the program.
- Evaluated program outcomes on an ongoing basis to identify areas requiring adjustment or enhancement for optimal results.
- Managed a team of staff members, providing ongoing training, support, and performance evaluations for continuous improvement.
- Maintained a safe living environment for all residents through consistent adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Cultivated a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusivity throughout the residential community.
- Promoted a positive team environment by fostering open communication, collaboration, and professional growth among staff members.
- Enhanced residents'' experiences with personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Improved residential program quality by developing and implementing innovative program strategies.
- Coordinated events and activities that promoted social interaction, personal growth, and skill development among residents.
- Communicated regularly with guardians of residents, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Coordinated services and therapy for residents and managed attendance for scheduled appointments.
- Conducted daily inspections of building for security purposes and identified issues requiring immediate resolution.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest Highschool
Minneapolis, MN06-1988
Skills
- Assisted living experience
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Patient care coordination
- Care plan development
- Activity planning
- Performance monitoring
- Disability support
- Home health care
- Nutrition planning
- Elderly care expertise
- Adaptive equipment use
- Team scheduling
- Physical assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
Timeline
Program Director
PKT Enterprises
01.2024 - 05.2025
Lead Caregiver
Gondola
04.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southwest Highschool
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