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Dawn Holbrooks

Elkhorn City,KY
Dawn Holbrooks

Summary

Dedicated Elderly Caregiver with a proven track record at Big Sandy Consumer Directed Options, enhancing residents' quality of life through compassionate caregiving and expert personal hygiene assistance. Achieved a significant improvement in client satisfaction by fostering positive relationships and ensuring safety. Skilled in housekeeping and patient companionship, I bring a holistic approach to elderly care, promoting independence and well-being.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Big Sandy Consumer Directed Options

Elderly Caregiver
07.2021 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Improved elderly residents' quality of life by providing compassionate daily care and companionship.
  • Provided emotional support, significantly improving residents' mental health and overall happiness.
  • Administered medications to ensure timely healthcare for each resident.
  • Conducted regular safety checks of equipment and facilities, preventing potential hazards.
  • Enhanced residents' day-to-day experiences by listening to their stories and providing companionship.
  • Enhanced communication with family members, keeping them informed about health and well-being of their loved ones.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
  • Resolved issues and conflicts among residents, fostering harmonious living environment.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Education

Millard High School
Millard Ky

N/A from Basic
05.1997

University Overview

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient Companionship

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver
Big Sandy Consumer Directed Options
07.2021 - 08.2024
Millard High School
N/A from Basic

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