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Deborah Ann Skeete

Summary


Dedicated caregiver and childcare provider with strong background in nurturing and developing children. Proven ability to create safe, engaging and stimulating environment. While creating educational activities that promote growth. Reliable team collaborator who adapts seamlessly to changing needs, ensuring consistent results and dependable care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider

Constance Leonard
05.2022 - Current

Works part time with Constance Leonard age 93, whose representatives are her daughters Andrea Siegel and Leslie Sarakin. Miss Leonard has age related dementia.

  • Ensured client safety, regularly monitoring their living environment and making necessary adjustments to prevent accidents or falls.
  • Accompany Mrs Leonard to appointments, errands, or social outings while ensuring her safety and comfort during travel.
  • Administered medications accurately according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages for optimal patient health.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through engaging conversations or recreational activities tailored to individual interests such as puzzles or reading materials.
  • Facilitated therapeutic exercises and mobility assistance for improved physical functioning and overall wellbeing.
  • Recognized changes in patients' behavior or conditions that might require medical attention, intervening promptly to address concerns and prevent complications.
  • Developed strong rapport with patient and family, fostering an atmosphere of trust and open communication.
  • Managed household tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.
  • Conducted timely assessments of vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, and temperature to monitor patient health.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining their independence by offering support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Childcare Provider

Romeo Bartley.
10.2011 - Current

Worked with Mr Bartley caring for his 3 children Kadeshia Bartley now 18 years old, Rajon Bartley now15 years old and Tajae Bartley now11 years old.

I worked full time until Tajae was age 3years old and part time with this family to date.

  • Developed strong relationships with parents to establish trust, open communication lines, and support their parenting goals.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children in accordance with dietary guidelines.
  • Worked with parents one-on-one to address Individual needs of children in care.
  • Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate children. Aimed at preparing the children for their appropriate grades in school.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
  • Assisted children with homework and quizzed on subject matter to prepare for upcoming tests.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring proper supervision of children at all times when in my care.
  • Administered first aid in emergency situations, promptly notifying parents of any incidents while maintaining calmness under pressure.
  • Provided transportation services to and from school, sports practices, and other activities, ensuring punctuality and safety.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Facilitated intellectual growth through age-appropriate educational activities, including reading, writing, and arts and crafts.

Home Care Provider

Olive Hypolite
06.2018 - 02.2022

Worked part time with André Hyolite the son of Olive Hypolite assisting him with her care. Olive 82 years old had age onset dementia.

  • 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.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodbrook Government Secondary School
Port Of Spain Trinidad
06-1977

No Degree - Home Health Aide

Partners in Care
Manhattan, NY
04-2007

No Degree - Diploma in Accounting

University of The West Indies
Port Of Spain Trinidad
06-1990

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Patience and empathy
  • Observant
  • Safety oriented
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Caring and responsible
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Early childhood development
  • Flexible
  • Fast learner
  • Adaptable

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Constance Leonard
05.2022 - Current

Home Care Provider

Olive Hypolite
06.2018 - 02.2022

Childcare Provider

Romeo Bartley.
10.2011 - Current

High School Diploma -

Woodbrook Government Secondary School

No Degree - Home Health Aide

Partners in Care

No Degree - Diploma in Accounting

University of The West Indies
Deborah Ann Skeete