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Cynthia Derbes

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with a proven track record at Self-employed, delivering compassionate caregiving and emotional support. Skilled in grooming assistance and medication administration, I fostered client independence and well-being through tailored care plans. My proactive approach and strong communication skills enhanced client comfort and satisfaction, ensuring a positive living environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Self-employed
07.2020 - 02.2025
  • 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 with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
  • Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
  • Developed creative strategies for overcoming obstacles related to mobility or cognitive limitations while promoting maximum functionality in daily tasks.
  • Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • 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.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Merchandiser

Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2020
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.

Paraeducator, Special Education

West Feliciana Parish School Board
08.2014 - 01.2018
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities focused on new strategies for supporting special education learners successfully in the classroom.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
  • Enhanced student learning by providing individualized support and accommodations for special education students.
  • Served as a liaison between regular classroom teachers and special education support staff, streamlining communication regarding student accommodations.
  • Coordinated with related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for special education students, including occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and school psychologists.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, teachers, and school staff, fostering strong relationships to support student success.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Supported students'' social-emotional development through one-on-one counseling sessions and group activities.
  • Developed accessible visual aids for complex concepts, improving comprehension for diverse learners in the classroom setting.
  • Encouraged peer collaboration through group assignments designed to foster teamwork and mutual understanding among classmates.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in staff meetings, committees, and volunteering at extracurricular activities that supported students'' growth and development.
  • Assisted in planning field trips and extracurricular activities that catered to the unique interests of special education students.
  • Provided a safe and inclusive learning environment that accommodated diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
  • administered tube feedings

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09-2014

Skills

  • Grooming assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behavior management
  • Dressing assistance
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Light housekeeping
  • Care plan implementation
  • Meal preparation
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • Household tasks
  • Transportation assistance
  • Patient assessments
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Physical therapy support

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Self-employed
07.2020 - 02.2025

Merchandiser

Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
05.2018 - 07.2020

Paraeducator, Special Education

West Feliciana Parish School Board
08.2014 - 01.2018

Associate of Arts - Accounting

University of Phoenix

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