Carla Buterbaugh
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 20 plus years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and cooking. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Host Home Provider
Strive
Grand Junction, CO
01.2017 - Current
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Host Home Provider
Dungarvin
Colorado Springs, CO
09.1994 - 10.2016
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
CNA
Nursing Home
Colorado Springs, CO
03.1992 - 08.1994
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Cashier
Base Exchange
Naples,Italy
08.1989 - 02.1992
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Accounting Assistant
Liberty Mutual
Portsmouth, NH
06.1987 - 02.1989
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Education
GED -
L.W. Higgins High School
Gretna, LA06.1976
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Bedside Care
- Service Documentation
- Incapacitation care
- First Aid Certification
- Client Records Management
Accomplishments
won D.S.P of the year for the state of Colorado in 20015
Timeline
Host Home Provider
Strive
01.2017 - Current
Host Home Provider
Dungarvin
09.1994 - 10.2016
CNA
Nursing Home
03.1992 - 08.1994
Cashier
Base Exchange
08.1989 - 02.1992
Accounting Assistant
Liberty Mutual
06.1987 - 02.1989
GED -
L.W. Higgins High School