Brittish Watlington
Reidsville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Family Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Specialize in personalized care planning, emotional support, and health monitoring to ensure optimal care. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, utilizing these soft skills to enhance client comfort and well-being. Understand importance of adapting to changing needs and maintaining respectful, supportive relationships with families. I have become more adaptable and flexible in my decision-making skills through my experience in the field of early education and as a family caregiver, combined with the knowledge obtained throughout my educational journey. I am fully committed to advocacy and helping others professionally.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Caregiver
In-Home (Unemployed)
Reidsville, NC
08.2010 - Current
- Researched new technologies or treatments related to caring for elderly family members.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs including toileting and incontinence care.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to family members who were ill or disabled.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Lead Teacher
First Presbyterian Child Development Center
Reidsville, NC
03.2008 - 10.2024
- Encouraged and motivated children to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Monitored the progress of children through regular documentation, using anecdotal notes and strategic, developmentally appropriate lesson planning.
- Prepared documents necessary to initiate, accommodate, and modify activities for children with disabilities.
- Encouraged conflict resolution between children to develop autonomy, self-help skills, and to build healthy relationships with others.
- Developed individualized plans based on each child's unique needs.
- Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques, and supportive problem-solving, to achieve goals.
- Assessed student needs, developed individualized plans of care, and monitored progress towards goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal And Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services Technology
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Stanly Community College
Albemarle, NC12-2015
Skills
- Incontinence care
- Developmental disability care
- Household management
- Fall prevention
- Care team coordination
- Compassionate caregiving
- Transportation assistance
- Emotional support
- Behavioral management
- Occupational therapy support
- Legal guardianship
- Errand running
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Mobility assistance
- Empathetic listening
- Care plan development
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Reading new literature
- Coaching youth basketball at our local recreation center
- Playing volleyball, basketball and watching football
- Researching new topics in my field of study
Certification
- Substance Abuse Counseling certification for 45 SS credit hours-(December 13, 2019)
- Substance Abuse and Codependency certification for 45 SS credit hours- (December 13, 2019)
- Selected and observed in the classroom by a member of the Rockingham County Partnership for Children, and recognized in their newsletter for The Week of the Young Child in 2018 to celebrate 20 years of service (April 1, 2018)
Accomplishments
- Hired as floater at First Presbyterian Church Child Development Center (2008)
- Promoted to assistant teacher (2008)
- Became lead teacher in one year-old classroom (2008)
- Moved to lead teacher in toddler classroom (2012-2016)
- Lead teacher for classroom of two and three year olds (2016-2021)
Custom
- Served as basketball coach for 7-9 and 12-15 year olds at our local recreation department (Volunteer work)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Caregiver
In-Home (Unemployed)
08.2010 - Current
Lead Teacher
First Presbyterian Child Development Center
03.2008 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal And Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services Technology
Stanly Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Stanly Community College
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