Ashley-Dean Myers
Coeur D'Alene,ID
Summary
Compassionate caregiver skilled in personal hygiene assistance, relationship building, and clear communication. Dedicated to enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized care plans and effective documentation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Courtyard at Coeur D'Alene
Coeur D'Alene, ID
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided compassionate care and support for elderly residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including grooming, bathing, and meal preparation.
- Monitored residents' health conditions, promptly reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
- Trained and mentored new caregivers in best practices and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans based on individual client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client well-being and support services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Medication Technician
Heirloom Living
Grants Pass, OR
10.2023 - 08.2025
- Administered medications accurately to residents, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff, enhancing patient care quality.
- Documented medication administration and resident observations in electronic health records, maintaining thorough records.
- Trained new staff on medication protocols and safety procedures, improving team efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for residents, fostering holistic wellness approaches.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of medications and supplies, minimizing shortages and optimizing resource management.
- Implemented safety measures during medication administration, reducing risk of errors and enhancing resident safety.
- Assisted in developing training materials for ongoing education on medication management best practices within the facility.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system before administering medications to patients.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Assisted in training new Medication Technicians on best practices and company policies, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of medication protocols, resulting in efficient dispensing and accurate documentation.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring vital signs during administration of high-risk medications.
- Maintained thorough electronic records of all administered medications, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Rever Grand
Grants Pass, OR
05.2018 - 08.2023
- Provided hands-on support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
- Developed and implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated engaging social activities to promote emotional well-being and community integration.
- Advocated for clients' needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and services within the community.
- Trained and mentored new caregivers on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain client safety and comfort.
- Streamlined communication between clients, families, and healthcare teams to improve service delivery.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behavior and health for team assessment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Three Rivers School District
Grants Pass, OR
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted in implementing individualized education plans, fostering student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with teachers to support classroom management and create inclusive learning environments.
- Monitored student progress and behavior, providing timely feedback to educators for adjustments.
- Utilized adaptive technologies to enhance learning experiences for students with diverse needs.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents to promote educational goals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, promoting social skills and emotional well-being.
- Supported crisis intervention strategies, ensuring a safe and supportive classroom environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance skills in special education strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Valley High School
Grants Pass, ORSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Activities of daily living
- Patient care
- Clear communication
- IEP compliance
- Teacher assistance
- Learning disabilities support
- Classroom organization
- Progress monitoring
- Teaching and instruction
- Advocacy
- Lesson plan implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral plan management
- Instructional support
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Courtyard at Coeur D'Alene
10.2025 - 05.2026
Medication Technician
Heirloom Living
10.2023 - 08.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Rever Grand
05.2018 - 08.2023
Special Education Paraprofessional
Three Rivers School District
12.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
North Valley High School