Bridget Thibodeaux

Direct Care Worker

Liberty Six Community Homes

10.2016 - 01.2020

Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing personalized care plans, maximizing patient outcomes.
Utilized adaptive equipment to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and independence.
Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient health status, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Provided transportation services for patients'' appointments with healthcare providers or community-based events as needed.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.