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Courtney Swain

Waterbury,CT

Summary

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 10 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Caring healthcare aide with 10 years providing in-home care to over 7 patients. Detailed when reviewing instructions and medical charts to appropriately administer medications and treatments. Upbeat when entering patients' homes and throughout interactions for professional and personalized care services. Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Homaker Companion

Prestige Home Care Services
Southbury, CT
01.2020 - Current
  • Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
  • Assisted elderly clients in daily activities, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Washed floors, vacuumed and disposed of garbage.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events

Direct Support Professional

Janes Home Foundation
Waterbury, CT
06.2015 - Current
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment

Education

High School Diploma -

Cooperative Arts And Humanities High School
New Haven, CT
06.2004

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Clear Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Attentive to People
  • Care Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Records Management
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Word Processing
  • Schedule Maintenance
  • Communication Assistance
  • Emergency Response
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Wound Care

Timeline

Homaker Companion

Prestige Home Care Services
01.2020 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Janes Home Foundation
06.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

Cooperative Arts And Humanities High School
Courtney Swain