Dawn Maracle
Pflugerville,Texas
Summary
Committed Home Health Caretaker 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Self
04.2018 - 02.2023
- 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.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA12.1993
High School Diploma -
West Genesee Senior High School
Camillus, NY07.1973
Skills
- Light Housekeeping
- Preventative Care Education
- Developing Client Trust
- Documentation
- Quality Program Protocols
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Special Needs Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Medical Reminders
- Status Updates
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Client Requirements
- IV Medication Administration
- Nursing Assistance
- Physician Communication
- Mobilization Support
- Garbage Disposal
- Customer Satisfaction
- Household Support
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Schedule Management
- Behavior Redirection
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Purchasing Supplies
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Massage
- Service Management
- Interpersonal Communications
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Mental Health Support
- Housekeeping
- Dietary Needs
- Wellness Support
- Medical Charting
- Task Management
- Observational Skills
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Safety Behaviors
- Patient Care
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Evaluations
- Recreational Activities
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Assisted Living
- Filing Systems
- Aseptic Techniques
- Patient Rights
- Mobility Support
- Personal Grooming Care
- Individualized Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- First Aid and Safety
- Case Management
- Care Plan Assessment
- Reading Comprehension
- High Blood Pressure Management
- Ambulance Transfer
- Client Needs Assessment
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Cleaning Products
- Bed Transfers
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Home Management
- Launder Linens
- Daily Charting
- Grocery Shopping
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Patient Transport
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Administering Medicines
- Compassionate Client Care
- Massage Problem Areas
- Personal Companionship
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
- Individual Service Plans
- Oral Hygiene
- Home Health and Hospice
- Professional Relationships
- Client Direct Care
- Household Chores
- Patient Health Information Privacy
- Oxygen Initiation
- Report Observations
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Self
04.2018 - 02.2023
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Mt. San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
West Genesee Senior High School