Autumn Mitkos
Madison,WI
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. A committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to enhance the organizational brand. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Senior Helpers - Madison
Madison, WI
09.2023 - Current
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- 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.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Monitored the health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards, such as rugs or furniture, that could cause falls.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Observed patients for physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral changes and injuries.
- Respected the rights of each client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Collaborated with a cross-functional team to define features and build robust, easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Madison, WI
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Followed agency policies and procedures when delivering care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed the care plan and directions to administer medications.
- I have tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting, and vacuuming.
- Transported daily living activities and encouraged clients to attend medical or recreational appointments.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients through conversation or participation in activities.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or the use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Dressed, groomed, and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support their basic needs.
In Home Health Caregiver
Right At Home
Waunakee, WI
08.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored the health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during incapacitation or recuperation.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Consulted with the client care team to update care plans continually.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Got a hold of medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Supported bathing, dressing, and personal care needs.
- Observed behavior or physical condition changes, helped instruct contributions that may require medical attention, and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on the availability of family members or other caregivers.
Medication Technician
Aster Memory Care
Cottage Grove, WI
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Supplied, collected, and emptied patient bedpans frequently.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
- Responded quickly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- Educated patients about their rights regarding access to their medical information.
- Promoted a clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-ups.
Education
Certificate - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Rasmussen University
Wausau, WI12-2023
High School Diploma -
Lafollette High School
Madison, WI06-2017
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Client Care
- Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Compassionate Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Effective communication
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Active listening skills
- Outstanding Organization skills
- Great Problem-Solving skills
- Can use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking
- Calm Under Pressure
- Basic Math
- Data Management
Timeline
Caregiver
Senior Helpers - Madison
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2022 - 09.2023
In Home Health Caregiver
Right At Home
08.2019 - 02.2022
Medication Technician
Aster Memory Care
04.2018 - 08.2019
Certificate - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Rasmussen University
High School Diploma -
Lafollette High School
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