Christina Weissenborn
Benbrook,TX
Summary
Currently work for a Home health company working with individuals with multiple needs. Most of them are elderly who have Alzheimer’s/Dementia. I have worked other individuals who are stroke patients, cancer patients, who have heart issues and individuals who are on hospice.
I help these individuals with their every day activities including: dressing, bathing, changing their briefs/diapers, helping brush their teeth, fix their meals, grocery shop, and clean their house.
If we have clients that are in facilities or hospitals we do have to go stay with them and help them while they’re there.
Healthcare/ nanny competent in working with multiple children, autistic children and physically challenged children. Organized and detail-oriented with educational background in child psychology.
Educated childcare professional with more than 8 years of experience working with children from infancy to five years of age in home settings. Cared for children for busy working families. Traveled with families internationally.
Childcare professional with 8 years experience. Experience includes running errands, cooking, changing diapers and educating and entertaining children.
Worked with special needs individuals for over 10+ years.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/ CNA
Comfort Keepers Home Care
09.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Childcare Teacher
First Presbyterian Church Of Fort Worth
09.2007 - 08.2016
- Dressed and changed infant and toddler diapers to maintain hygiene.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and programs for children Number to Number years old.
Nanny
Cindy Wingate
08.2016 - Current
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
- Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
High School Deploma -
Hill High School
Fort Worth 05.2006
Skills
- Cleaning
- Child development
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Meal Preparation
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Cheerful and energetic
- Child Supervision
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Conducting intakes
- Indirect Patient Care
- Transporting patients
- Observing responses
- Patient Relations
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Ambulation Assistance
- Outpatient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Preparing meals
- Bedside manner
- End of life care
- CNA Certification
Accomplishments
- Received “Certificate of Appreciation” in 2009.
Additional Information
References:
Doretta Vaughn
1804 Melba Ct
River Oaks TX 76114
Carla Bowers
817-471-5936
Timeline
Caregiver/ CNA
Comfort Keepers Home Care
09.2020 - Current
Nanny
Cindy Wingate
08.2016 - Current
Childcare Teacher
First Presbyterian Church Of Fort Worth
09.2007 - 08.2016
High School Deploma -
Hill High School
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