Carol Lanham-Tharp
Harrodsburg,KY
Summary
Reliable personal care professional bringing 8 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Dependable Caregiver with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Communicare
Elizabethtown, KY
11.2015 - Current
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School
Springfield, KYSkills
- Meal Preparation
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Companionship
- Mobility Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Behavioral Management
- Compassionate Client Care
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Caregiver
Communicare
11.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School
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