Catherine Dykes
Harrisburg
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Family Resource Home Care, enhancing client independence and well-being. Skilled in medication management and daily living assistance, I foster strong relationships through effective communication. Recognized for improving patient satisfaction and maintaining a safe, clean environment, I am dedicated to providing respectful and dependable care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals effectively.
- Drove clients to doctors appointments, grocery shopping and household shopping.
- Implemented activities to promote physical and emotional well-being of clients.
- Ensured a clean, safe environment by adhering to health and safety standards consistently.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Facilitated communication between clients and family members, fostering strong relationships.
Assistant Manager
Seadrift Motel and Rv Park
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Education
Psychiatric Technician Nursing Vocational Program
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut,ca06-1979
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Alzheimer's care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- ADL assistance
Certification
medication certificate
Timeline
Caregiver
Family Resource Home Care
01.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Manager
Seadrift Motel and Rv Park
05.2022 - 11.2023
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
01.2018 - 01.2020
Psychiatric Technician Nursing Vocational Program
Mt San Antonio College