Chelsie Oakley
Salem
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. 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. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement. Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction. Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times. Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Ron Wilson center
Monmouth
06.2020 - 09.2025
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- 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.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- 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.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Caregiver
Brookedale Senior Living
Albany
04.2020 - 01.2024
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Personal Care Assistant
Prestige senior living southern hills
Salem
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, housekeeping tasks, laundry duties.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Conducted safety checks in the home environment to ensure it is free from hazards.
- Provided companionship through conversation, games or other activities that are enjoyable for the client.
- Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene and grooming, such as bathing, dressing, and oral care.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively to their concerns and helping them cope with stressors.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks like dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets when needed.
- Ensured that all equipment used is clean, maintained properly and stored safely after use.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their specific needs and preferences.
- Provided physical support to clients by transferring them in and out of wheelchairs or beds.
- Organized recreational activities for clients that help improve quality of life.
- Promptly communicated any changes in client's condition or behavior to supervisor, manager, care team members.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Santiam Jr/Sr. High School
Mill City, OR06-2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Client transportation
- Record keeping
- Companionship support
- Client safety management
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Care plan adherence
- Dining room support
- Safety awareness
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living activities assistance
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Nutrition
- Disability support
- Compassionate communication
- End-of-life care
- Supportive companionship
- Problem-solving
- Documentation
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Patient care and companionship
- Daily living assistance
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Active listening
- Elderly care
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Caregiver
Ron Wilson center
06.2020 - 09.2025
Caregiver
Brookedale Senior Living
04.2020 - 01.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Prestige senior living southern hills
04.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Santiam Jr/Sr. High School