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Catherine Brown

BONNEY LAKE

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic Caregiver with extensive experience in elderly and special needs care, notably at Wesley Homes. Excelled in providing compassionate care and emotional support, alongside proficient medical record-keeping and HIPAA compliance. Achieved significant improvements in patient quality of life through personalized care plans and effective communication skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver/med Tech

Wesley Homes
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Chart on residents during the shift.
  • Work with team to make sure everyone has been taken care of.
  • Always willing to learn and pick up extra shifts when needed

CNA

Allenmore Hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Work with nurses and doctors in taking care of the patients.
  • Chart on all patients that are under me.

Caregiver

Auburn Meadows
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Caregiver

Hertiage House
10.2022 - 06.2023

Assist residents with all activities of daily living

Help with showers and grooming for the day.

Assist residents with toileting during thee night.

Assist with laundry, setting tables and doing some cleaning during the night.

Do safety checks on residents.

Reposition residents who need help during the night to prevent bedsores,

Education

Franklin Pierce
Tacoma, WA
06.1993

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Strong ethics
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate care
  • First aid and safety
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Dementia care
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Mobility assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Special needs care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Behavior redirection
  • Incident reporting
  • End-of-life care
  • Care plan assessment
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Progress documentation
  • PPE usage
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Compassion and empathy

Certification

CNA

Memory care

Dementia

First aid

CPR

Timeline

Caregiver/med Tech

Wesley Homes
09.2024 - Current

CNA

Allenmore Hospital
01.2024 - 10.2024

Caregiver

Auburn Meadows
05.2023 - 01.2024

Caregiver

Hertiage House
10.2022 - 06.2023

Franklin Pierce
Catherine Brown