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Belinda Burras

Houston

Summary

Compassionate Direct Care Staff at Acorn Healthcare Service, skilled in medication monitoring and fostering a client-centered approach. Successfully enhanced clients' daily living activities through effective social skills and personal hygiene assistance, ensuring a supportive environment that promotes dignity and independence.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Staff

Acorn Healthcare Service
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks for improved health and dignity of patients.
  • Supported patients with mobility challenges, utilizing proper techniques to prevent injury and promote independence.
  • Safeguarded patients by closely monitoring their behavior and intervening during crises when necessary.
  • Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Utilized crisis intervention techniques effectively during emergencies, ensuring safety of both patients and staff members involved.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.

Home.Coordinator

Caregiver Services Inc.
10.2008 - 12.2023
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment with consistent housekeeping tasks.
  • Handled emergencies calmly and effectively to ensure the well-being of all household members.
  • Assisted in managing medical appointments and healthcare needs for all family members.
  • Balanced work-life demands through effective delegation of tasks among staff members when necessary.
  • Led meal planning efforts, considering dietary preferences and restrictions while maintaining variety in menus.
  • Supervised staff members, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback as needed.

Education

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Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Skills

  • Client-centered approach
  • Social skills
  • Daily living activities
  • Medication monitoring
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Timeline

Direct Care Staff

Acorn Healthcare Service
12.2023 - Current

Home.Coordinator

Caregiver Services Inc.
10.2008 - 12.2023

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Southern University At New Orleans
Belinda Burras