Declan Fricko
Fairmount City, PA 16224,PA
Summary
At Xxx, I leveraged my CPR certification and exceptional patience to enhance the lives of special needs clients, achieving a notable improvement in their communication skills and independence. My proactive approach and ability to develop trusting relationships ensured personalized care plans were effectively implemented, fostering significant progress in client well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Xxx
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
- Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
- Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Improved clients'' communication skills through tailored speech therapy exercises and activities.
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for supporting the specific needs of each client population served.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Maintained disposition and personality to work harmoniously with wide variety of people and families.
- Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
- Effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop appropriate care plans for each client.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Served as a reliable resource for families in navigating community support services and resources relevant to their loved one''s unique needs.
- Facilitated socialization opportunities for special needs individuals, promoting inclusion within the community.
- Supported clients'' educational goals through active participation in school activities and events.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- 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.
- 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.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- 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.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Education
Bachelor Of Science -
Washington And Jefferson College
Washington, PA05.2024
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Feeding Assistance
- Transportation Assistance
- Wheelchair Transfers
- Emotional Support
- Social Skills Development
- Autism Spectrum Knowledge
- Attentive to People
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Caring Companionship
- CPR Certification
- Medication Administration
- Ability to Lift
- Light Cleaning
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Critical Thinking
- Care Planning
- Progress Tracking
- Problem Identification
- Supportive Personality
- Client Records Management
- Injury Prevention
- Needs Assessment
Accomplishments
College Dean’s List 2023????,
Alpha Pi jobs, leadership course, awards
HS awards and Scholarships
Sports activity and awards
Affiliations
Alpha PI?????
Additional Information
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Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Xxx
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor Of Science -
Washington And Jefferson College
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