Chance West
McMinnville
Summary
Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Oregon Mennonite Residential Services
McMinnville
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
STS
US Navy
New London
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Caregiver
Fircrest Senior Living
McMinnville
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mcminnville High School
McMinnville, Oregon06-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client health monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Activity level management
- Meal preparation
- Problem solving
- CPR certification
- CPR/AED
- Disability care
- Multitasking
- Ability to lift
- Light housekeeping
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Administer medication
- Adaptability
Timeline
DSP
Oregon Mennonite Residential Services
11.2022 - Current
STS
US Navy
05.2019 - 05.2021
Caregiver
Fircrest Senior Living
01.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Mcminnville High School