Rhonda Blimka
Spokane,WA
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Caring and empathetic care giver with 20 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home, Health Care Provider (HCP)
Consumer Direct
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
Home, Health Care Provider (HCP)
Linda Hale
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patient, ensuring she received comfort and dignity during their final days.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patient.
- Assisted patient with mobility needs, using proper body mechanics to prevent injury while transferring or repositioning her.
Caregiver
Peggy Jones
02.2007 - 02.2019
- Provided coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patient to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Education
GED -
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WAWashington State’s Caregiver Training - Caregiving
Continuing Education Easter Washington
Online Skills
- Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Emotional Support
- Behavior redirection
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support and Companionship
- Progress Monitoring
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
Accomplishments
- Became an Ordained Minister
- Home, Health Care Provider (HCP)
- Member of SEIU 775 Union
- Kindercare/fostercare provider
Timeline
Home, Health Care Provider (HCP)
Consumer Direct
10.2021 - Current
Home, Health Care Provider (HCP)
Linda Hale
06.2019 - 06.2020
Caregiver
Peggy Jones
02.2007 - 02.2019
GED -
Spokane Community College
Washington State’s Caregiver Training - Caregiving
Continuing Education Easter Washington
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