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Caroline Pruette

Youngstown

Summary

Compassionate Direct Caregiver with experience in providing personal care and emotional support to individuals across diverse age groups. Skilled in assisting clients with daily living activities, administering medication, and maintaining a safe environment. Strengths include strong communication abilities, patience, empathy, and problem-solving skills. Previous roles have resulted in improved client well-being through personalized care plans and consistent monitoring of health conditions.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Real loving care
Youngstown
09.2024 - 04.2026
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
  • Collaborated with family members to address client concerns and preferences.
  • Documented client care activities accurately in daily logs.
  • Assisted in medication management according to prescribed schedules.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.

Direct Caregiver

Self Employed Services
Pittsburgh
06.1998 - 04.2026

Direct caregiver to two neurologically impaired children. Duties included ADLs, dressing,bathing,fedding including use of feeding pump, seizure care, and medication management.

  • Documented client progress and changes in health status.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social activities.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to clients in need.
  • Organized therapeutic activities such as music therapy sessions that provided stimulation for the mind.
  • Participated in educational programs related to job duties and professional development opportunities.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on each client's needs and preferences.
  • Maintained records of client care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations including infection control practices when caring for patients and clients.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations using established protocols for life threatening events.

Education

Weapons Maintenance And Distribution Of Supplies - Supply Specialist

United States Quartermaster School
11.1996 - 01.1997

Shaler Area Senior Highschool
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Medication management
  • Client health monitoring
  • Care documentation

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Real loving care
09.2024 - 04.2026

Direct Caregiver

Self Employed Services
06.1998 - 04.2026

Weapons Maintenance And Distribution Of Supplies - Supply Specialist

United States Quartermaster School
11.1996 - 01.1997

Shaler Area Senior Highschool
Caroline Pruette