COURTNEY DROS
Caregiver
Dunmore,PA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Visiting Angels Home Care, skilled in elderly and dementia care. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through compassionate support and effective communication. Strong time management and problem-solving skills ensure optimal health outcomes while maintaining a safe environment. Committed to fostering independence and dignity in all care aspects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing clients' mental well-being through companionship.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient routines to improve clients' quality of life and independence.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and community engagement activities.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Caregiver
Private Care for Family
07.2021 - 06.2026
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Facilitated patient engagement through meaningful conversations, socialization, and activities while delivering personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vernon Township High School
Vernon, NY06-1994
Skills
Respectful and compassionate
Time management
Elderly care
Problem-solving
Dependable and responsible
Strong ethics
Flexible schedule
Dementia care
Team collaboration
Alzheimer's care
Direct patient care
COVID-19 safety policies
Special needs care
Heavy lifting
Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Private Care for Family
07.2021 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Vernon Township High School