Christine Lesperance
Wernersville,PA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Threshold, skilled in elderly care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through emotional support and relationship building. Recognized for implementing effective care plans and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring high-quality assistance tailored to individual needs. Committed to fostering trust and comfort in every interaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Threshold
05.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure health stability.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges, enhancing their independence and safety.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote social engagement and emotional well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
Care Assistant
Phoebe Berks
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Supported healthcare team by documenting patient information accurately and promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to patients to promote mental health.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in service delivery.
- Engaged in ongoing training to improve skills and knowledge in care assistance practices.
- Followed established procedures for medication management under supervision of licensed staff.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
College Blaise Pascale
HaitiSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Basic housekeeping
- Flexible schedule
- Compassionate care
- Relationship building
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Strong ethics
- Housekeeping
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Special needs care
- Mobility assistance
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Documentation
- Medication management
- Behavioral management
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Supportive companionship
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Patient companionship
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Threshold
05.2020 - Current
Care Assistant
Phoebe Berks
03.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
College Blaise Pascale
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