Bria Shoulders
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
Las Vegas, NV
05.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- 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.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Caregiver
AGEIS
Las Vegas, NV
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- 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.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- 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.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
Huntsville, AL
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Huntsville, AL
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- 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.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Caregiver
REM
Las Vegas, NV
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grissom High School
Huntsville, AL05-2015
Skills
- Companionship
- Bathing assistance
- Meal preparation
- Mobility support
- Health monitoring
- Light housekeeping
- Emotional support
- ADL assistance
- Patient companionship
- Special needs care
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Medical record-keeping
- Community activities
- Elderly care
- Alzheimer's care
- Safety awareness
- Incident reporting
- Patient care and companionship
- Progress documentation
- Dementia care
- First aid and safety
- Respectful and compassionate
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Lifting and transferring
Timeline
Caregiver
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Caregiver
AGEIS
01.2023 - 07.2023
Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
04.2021 - 11.2022
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
05.2018 - 04.2021
Caregiver
REM
06.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Grissom High School
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