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Valerie Cook

Valerie Cook

York,PA

Work History

Caregiver

ComForCare Health Care
York, PA
12/15/21 - Present
  • 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.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.

Caregiver

Colonial Manor Nursing Home
York, PA
2020 - 2021
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.

Caregiver

Private Duty
York, PA
2018 - 2020
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilde Lake High School
Columbia, MD
06-1990

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Companionship
  • Behavioral Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Compassionate client care
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Incident Reporting
  • ADL Assistance
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Patient Care
  • First aid and safety
  • Records Management
  • Emotional Support
  • Client Transportation
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Elderly Care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Care plan assessment
  • Client documentation
  • Quality program protocols
  • Records Maintenance
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Strong Ethics
  • Community activities
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Special Needs Care
  • Compassionate Care

Timeline

Caregiver

ComForCare Health Care
12/15/21 - Present

Caregiver

Colonial Manor Nursing Home
2020 - 2021

Caregiver

Private Duty
2018 - 2020

High School Diploma -

Wilde Lake High School
Valerie Cook