Casey Samuelson
Modesto,CA
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.
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Hayward, California
01.2016 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Personal hygiene
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- 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.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- DSP care
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Delivery Driver
Lexus of Pleasanton
Pleasanton, California
12.2017 - 01.2020
- Operated manual and mechanical equipment safely routes.
- Verified accuracy of items loaded onto while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch regarding any delays or issues encountered on routes.
- Inspected vehicle and maintained gas, oil and water levels.
- Presented order bills and collected payments for deliveries.
- Reported mechanical issues with delivery vehicle to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Conducted pre-inspections to keep trucks reliable and well-maintained.
Education
GED -
Easy Bay Arts
Hayward, California05-2015
Skills
- Personal care
- Dsp care
- CPR First aid certification
- Medication administration
- Nutritional planning
- Patient mobility assistance
- Health monitoring
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Activity engagement
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Personal care worker (PCW)
- Nutritional guidance
- Patient confidentiality
- State regulations
- Resident care associate
- Alzheimer's care
- Behavioral management
- Multitasking and organization
- Continuous improvement
- Disability care
- Housekeeping
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Lexus of Pleasanton
12.2017 - 01.2020
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
01.2016 - Current
GED -
Easy Bay Arts