Cheryl Corey
Hyannis,MA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Living Independently Forever
Hyannis, MA
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Implemented personalized care plans to address specific needs and preferences of clients.
- Monitored client health and well-being, reporting changes to appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated recreational and social activities, fostering community engagement among clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge within the direct care field through regular training sessions and workshops to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated closely with other direct care workers in coordinating seamless shift transitions pertaining to ongoing care requirements.
- Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and independence.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Educated patients on self-care practices with the goal of increasing independence levels where appropriate.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided transportation services for patients'' appointments with healthcare providers or community-based events as needed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Childcare Provider
Retired From Working
Sandwich, MA
07.2009 - 06.2019
- Supervised daily activities and ensured safety of children in care.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted cognitive and physical development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding child progress and behavior concerns.
- Organized educational and recreational activities tailored to individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Fisher College
Hyannis, MA06.1999
Certification
Phlebotomy certificate
Ekg certificate
Cpr/first aid/ aed
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Living Independently Forever
01.2020 - Current
Childcare Provider
Retired From Working
07.2009 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Fisher College