Barbara McArthur
MAHNOMEN,MN
Summary
Dependable care professional with extensive experience supporting bathing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, medication schedules, and mobility assistance. Known for careful documentation, home safety awareness, and clear communication with families and care teams. Committed to promoting comfort, independence, and dignity.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Humane Service Tecnician
State of MN
Mahnomen, Minnesota
08.2000 - 04.2026
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting support.
- Prepared meals and snacks following family instructions and dietary needs.
- Monitored medication schedules and reported changes to family and care teams.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking assistance, and repositioning.
- Maintained clean living spaces, laundry, and bedside areas for client comfort.
- Offered companionship, conversation, and emotional support during daily routines.
- Recorded care notes and communicated needs to family members and supervisors.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to the nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Youth Counselor
Gilfillan Center
Mahnomen, Minnesota
01.1983 - 04.1990
- Coordinated care with families, staff, and community providers.
- Modeled positive behavior and conflict resolution for youth.
- Led crisis intervention and de-escalation support during incidents.
- Planned recreational activities and skills-building group sessions.
- Helped clients develop social skills needed for successful interactions with peers.
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.
- Advised parents and guardians regarding issues related to the development of adolescents.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Minneapolis06-1971
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Care documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Home safety
- Crisis intervention
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Family communication
Timeline
Humane Service Tecnician
State of MN
08.2000 - 04.2026
Youth Counselor
Gilfillan Center
01.1983 - 04.1990
High School Diploma -
West High School