Deborah Murphy
Rutland,VT
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Bayada Home Health, skilled in patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through compassionate care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while assisting with daily living activities, ensuring a nurturing environment for seniors.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Seniors Helping Seniors.
2023 - 2025
- Provided personalized care and companionship to seniors, enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity..
- Implemented safety protocols to create secure environments for clients.
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
2020 - 2023
- Provided personalized care and companionship to seniors, enhancing quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented safety protocols to create secure environments for clients.
Home Health Care Provider
Retired
03.1991 - 06.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Monitored and recorded client health status to ensure proper care and attention.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families regarding care plans and needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in client homes to support health standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Adapted quickly to diverse client needs, providing personalized support strategies.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for home health care delivery efficiently.
- Engaged in ongoing training to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge of resources.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated meal planning efforts based on dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring proper nutrition intake for all assigned clients.
- Addressed emergency situations promptly and effectively while adhering to established protocols for crisis intervention and escalation when necessary.
- Performed wound care duties diligently, reducing risk of infection and accelerating the healing process.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Btandon Taining School Supervisor
State of Vermont.
09.1977 - 1991
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance to ensure compliance with educational standards.
- Implemented policies and procedures to improve school safety and student well-being.
- Collaborated with educators to enhance curriculum effectiveness and student engagement.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty on instructional strategies.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
OtterValley
Brandon, VT06.1977
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- Housekeeping duties
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Empathy display
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Transportation services
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Nutrition management
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Errand running
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient companionship
- End-of-life care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Medical record-keeping
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Retired
03.1991 - 06.2020
Btandon Taining School Supervisor
State of Vermont.
09.1977 - 1991
Private Caregiver
Seniors Helping Seniors.
2023 - 2025
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
2020 - 2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
OtterValley