CARLA NILE
New Vineyard,ME
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver
Self
Farmington, Maine
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
DSP/CRMA
LeapFrog Enterprises
Farmington, Maine
05.2015 - 07.2020
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Education
GED -
Jay Adult Ed
Livermore, ME06-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Client transportation
- Care plan compliance
- Health reporting
- Home health regulations
- Nutritional planning
- Safety assessment
- Emotional support provision
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Relationship building
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Housekeeping
- Elderly care
Certification
- CNA
Timeline
Care Giver
Self
07.2021 - Current
DSP/CRMA
LeapFrog Enterprises
05.2015 - 07.2020
GED -
Jay Adult Ed
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