Barbara Wyche Fitzsimmons
Clinton,MD
Summary
Reliable, caring, happy personality, dependable. Years Experience with elderly.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Comfortkeepers
Sterling, VA
11.2016 - Current
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Lead Sales Associate
Uhaul Moving And Storage
Woodbridge , Virginia
08.2001 - 07.2016
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA07-2023
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Behavioral Management
Timeline
Caregiver
Comfortkeepers
11.2016 - Current
Lead Sales Associate
Uhaul Moving And Storage
08.2001 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Ashworth College