Bernadette Niemczynski
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Creek side Manor
Oak Creek , WI
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Caregiver
The Aberge of Brookfield
Brookfield , WI
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Education
General Studies
MATC ADULT HIGH SCHOOL
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Medication coordination
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Stress management
- First aid and safety
- Strong ethics
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient companionship
- Records maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Basic housekeeping
- Indirect patient care
- Heavy lifting
- Direct patient care
- PPE usage
- Daily living activities assistance
- Patient care and companionship
- Chronic disease management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Patient mobility assistance
- Meal preparation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Progress documentation
- Transportation services
- Case management experience
- Alzheimer's care
- Daily living assistance
- Nutrition
- Housekeeping tasks
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping
- Disability support
- Compassion and empathy
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Care plan management
- Dementia care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Problem-solving
- Mobility assistance
- Medical office administration
- Physical therapy support
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Care plan adherence
- End-of-life care
- Team collaboration
- Social interaction
- Supportive companionship
- Elderly care
Timeline
Caregiver
Creek side Manor
04.2023 - 06.2024
Caregiver
The Aberge of Brookfield
03.2021 - 06.2023
General Studies
MATC ADULT HIGH SCHOOL