Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Colleen  Caron

Colleen Caron

Willimantic,CT

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated personal care worker with experience at Sunrise Northeast, skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective communication. Proven ability to build trusting relationships with clients while providing exceptional support and care. Recognized for adaptability and problem-solving skills, ensuring clients' well-being and satisfaction in daily living activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dsp

Sunrise Northeast
02.2018 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.

Education

Windham High School
Windham, CT
06.2006

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Attentive to people
  • CPR certification
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Dressing assistance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Dementia care
  • Ability to lift
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Physical strength
  • Supportive personality
  • Safety compliance
  • Relationship building
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Cooking meals
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Household cleaning
  • Caring companionship
  • Bedside manner
  • Personal care worker
  • Wound care
  • Emotional support
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Bedside care
  • Pain management
  • Meal preparation
  • Feeding assistance
  • Team building
  • Client satisfaction
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Vitals monitoring and documentation
  • Personal care aide
  • Self motivation
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control
  • Medical terminology
  • CPR/AED
  • Interpersonal skills
  • First aid training
  • Light cleaning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Care planning
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Medication management
  • First aid certification
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Light housekeeping
  • Client transportation
  • Childcare experience
  • Patient advocacy
  • Medical chart documentation
  • Personal care worker (PCW)
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Record keeping
  • Mobility assistance
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Physical stamina
  • Adaptability
  • Written communication
  • Communication assistance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Personal care homemaker
  • Condition monitoring
  • Injury prevention
  • Errands
  • Staff collaboration
  • Project planning
  • Emergency response
  • Personal care aide (PCA)
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Health education
  • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Certification

I am med certified cpr certified first aide certified pmt certified

Timeline

Dsp

Sunrise Northeast
02.2018 - Current

Windham High School