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Anita DeBlois

Potsdam

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Donna DeBlois, skilled in patient care and daily living assistance. Proven ability to create a nurturing environment, advocate for patient needs, and enhance emotional well-being. Dependable and responsible, I excel in maintaining cleanliness and organization while fostering strong relationships with clients.

Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Donna DeBlois
01.2024 - Current
  • Caregiver for autistic grandchild
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Caregiver

Self Employed Services
01.2003 - Current

Caregiver for adult child suffering from severe autism.

  • Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with patients.
  • Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
  • Assisted patients with physical therapy exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
  • Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.

Volunteer

West Texas Medical Reserve Corps
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Enhanced testing accuracy by following strict procedures and utilizing proper equipment for COVID-19 testing.
  • Reduced wait times for test results by efficiently processing samples and maintaining a streamlined workflow.
  • Provided emotional support to anxious patients awaiting test results, fostering a compassionate environment during an uncertain time.
  • Improved patient experience by providing clear instructions on self-administered tests, ensuring accurate results with minimal discomfort.
  • Increased safety measures by adhering to stringent sanitation protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment during COVID-19 testing.

Notetaker

Accommodation Services SUNY Canton College
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Promoted academic success for diverse learners by delivering comprehensive notes that catered to different learning styles.
  • Worked directly with individual students to follow class schedule and prepare detailed lecture notes.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by providing clear and concise notes during lectures.
  • Maintained confidentiality by adhering to privacy guidelines when handling sensitive student information.
  • Adapted quickly to various teaching methods, ensuring seamless support regardless of instructor style.
  • Contributed to a positive learning environment by facilitating communication between students and instructors.
  • Conveyed course information via direct readings or recorded audio.
  • Streamlined the study process for students by organizing notes according to lecture topics and dates.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX
05-2019

No Degree - Human Anatomy

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD

No Degree - Science

El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX

No Degree - General

SUNY Canton College
Canton, NY

No Degree - Hospital Administration

Berkley College
Woodland Park, NJ

Skills

  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Respectful and compassionate

Timeline

Caregiver

Donna DeBlois
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer

West Texas Medical Reserve Corps
03.2020 - 06.2020

Notetaker

Accommodation Services SUNY Canton College
08.2010 - 12.2010

Caregiver

Self Employed Services
01.2003 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

The University of Texas At El Paso

No Degree - Human Anatomy

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

No Degree - Science

El Paso Community College

No Degree - General

SUNY Canton College

No Degree - Hospital Administration

Berkley College