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Chaela Odell

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Compassionate Respite Caregiver with background in providing high-quality care for individuals requiring assistance due to age, illness, or disability. Strengths include patience, empathy and resilience along with solid knowledge of basic health care tasks such as vital sign monitoring and administering medications. Previous work has involved creating comfortable environments for patients, promoting mental engagement, and advocating for patient needs resulting in improved quality of life outcomes. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Dependable professional 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. Reliable personal care professional bringing several 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. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Respite Caregiver

CO Medicaid-Pedi PASA
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Cared for children in a safe and nurturing environment while parents took short-term breaks from caregiving responsibilities.
  • Collaborated with other caregivers in order to provide quality care for each child and family served.
  • Ensured that all safety standards were met when providing respite care services.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Provided home care and worked at care facilities.
  • Provided assistance to families with special needs children, including physical and emotional support.
  • Assisted with activities such as playtime, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and toileting.
  • Monitored the safety of the child and children at all times during respite care.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Pikes Peak State College
2070 Interquest Pkwy, Colorado Springs

Skills

  • Care plan development
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Self-care strategies
  • Emotional support
  • Nutritional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Developmental disabilities care

Timeline

Respite Caregiver

CO Medicaid-Pedi PASA
01.2024 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Education

Pikes Peak State College
Chaela Odell