Dawn Spencer
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
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.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
In Home Supportive Services
02.2021 - Current
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Caregiver
Companion Care
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Foster Care Provider/Special Needs Caregiver
Home Of Hope
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- 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.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Personal Caregiver
Mentor
08.2013 - 10.2015
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Personal Caregiver
Doris Dave
06.2004 - 04.2009
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Education
General
Horizon High School
Bakersfield, CA06.1982
Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Group and Individual Care
- Child Supervision
- Motor Skills Development
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Clean Living Spaces
- Deliver Exceptional Care
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
In Home Supportive Services
02.2021 - Current
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
02.2020 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Companion Care
06.2016 - 12.2019
Foster Care Provider/Special Needs Caregiver
Home Of Hope
05.2014 - 09.2017
Personal Caregiver
Mentor
08.2013 - 10.2015
Personal Caregiver
Doris Dave
06.2004 - 04.2009
General
Horizon High School