Araceli Rebmann
Montpelier
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Veteran's Directed Program, excelling in patient observation and medication administration. Known for compassion and attention to detail, I enhance client well-being through effective communication and personalized care plans. Proven ability to foster independence while ensuring safety and comfort for diverse populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver (Elder Care)
Veteran's Directed Program
Montpelier
02.2017 - Current
- Maintained clean living spaces to ensure comfort and safety for disabled patient.
- Prepared customized meals according to dietary needs of disabled patient.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in client care and safety procedures.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Administered medications and monitored side effects as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted veterans with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Facilitated appointment scheduling and coordinated necessary phone calls.
- Enhanced communication efforts to improve patient understanding.
- Executed errands efficiently to support daily activities for disabled patient.
Resident Assistant / Med Tech
O.M. Fisher Home, Inc.
Montpelier
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted resident observations to assess physical and behavioral changes.
- Managed medication distribution and applications, ensuring compliance with protocols.
- Performed vital checks and skin assessments on residents regularly.
- Executed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean living environment.
- Provided personal care, including showers, bed-making, and changing briefs.
- Maintained hydration levels for residents through regular monitoring.
- Monitored safety protocols to maintain a secure living environment for residents.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and concerns.
- Completed routine rounds, checking with residents to meet care needs.
- Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas.
- Aided residents with ambulation or walker, cane and wheelchair use.
- Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Developed positive relationships with all members of the residence hall community.
Caregiver (Elder Care)
Hands at Home Care Services
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Follow a specific care plan given by the family of a client or the nurses of the client.
- Buy groceries, help with showering, cleaning the household, feeding pets, companionship, maintenance, help with bathroom needs, walker and wheelchair assistance, checking vitals, and making meals.
- Direct communication with the families and nurse(s).
- Working long hours (8am-8pm).
- Key Skills: People-oriented, attention to detail, organization, compassion, empathy, patience, evaluating, problem-solving, reliability, and perseverance.
- Coordinated transportation and scheduling for medical appointments and community activities.
- Administered medications and monitored side effects as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and service delivery documentation.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in client care and safety procedures.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Caregiver (Childcare)
Unitarian Church of Montpelier
Montpelier
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Supervised children aged zero to three years, ensuring safety and developmental progress.
- Collaborated with two colleagues to provide care for one to seven children, enhancing team efficiency.
- Facilitated reading, teaching, play activities, and meal provision for comprehensive child development.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and progress updates.
- Documented care plans and progress notes for each client consistently.
- Maintained clean, organized environments to promote client safety and well-being.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding as necessary.
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge and best practices in caregiving.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patience and reliability
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Positive mindset
- Active listening
- Documentation and summarization
- Creativity and perseverance
- Medication administration
- Patient observation
- Care plan execution
- Client relationship management
- Patient care
- Medical records management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- File organization
- Phone etiquette
Affiliations
Volunteer, UCM Community Lunch - Montpelier, VT (2019-2020)
Timeline
Resident Assistant / Med Tech
O.M. Fisher Home, Inc.
06.2022 - 08.2022
Caregiver (Elder Care)
Hands at Home Care Services
05.2021 - 07.2022
Caregiver (Elder Care)
Veteran's Directed Program
02.2017 - Current
Caregiver (Childcare)
Unitarian Church of Montpelier
08.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Temple University