Dawn Eckles
Personal Caregiver
Bushnell,FL
Summary
Committed care giver offers 5 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping with passion for helping others. I do not look at being a care giver as a job, I see it as being there for someone when they need me the most, Being depended on when they can not depend on themselves, and from when I worked in hospice that was my chance to make someone special feel loved and cared for during their experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Belinda Palmer
Ocala, FL
04.2016 - 11.2021
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plymouth South High School
Plymouth, MA 09.1990 - 06.1993
Skills
Progress documentation
Meal planning and preparation
Care plan assessment
First aid and safety
Medication Administration
Patient care
Patient Assessments
Behavioral Management
Flexible schedule and availability
Medical Records Management
Patient Management
Verbal and written communication skills
Chronic disease management
References
Belinda Palmer (Professional)
352-300-3517
Shawnna Melson (Personal)
352-626-3703
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Belinda Palmer
04.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Plymouth South High School
09.1990 - 06.1993