DEIDRE DESCHENES

• Led operational improvements to enhance client satisfaction and care quality.
• Developed and implemented staff training programs to ensure compliance with care standards.
• Managed budgets and resource allocation for optimal service delivery efficiency.
• Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care plans for clients
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing client independence and quality of life.
• Developed individualized care plans tailored to specific client needs and preferences.
• Monitored client health status, documenting changes and communicating with family members.
• Trained new caregivers on best practices for client interaction and safety protocols.
• Implemented routine safety checks to maintain a secure living environment for clients.
• Coordinated transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely access to healthcare services.
• Fostered positive relationships with clients and families, promoting trust and open communication.
• Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
• Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by responding promptly to emergencies providing timely assistance.
• Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary requirements while considering preferences for taste and presentation.
• Conducted regular assessments on clients'' well-being through structured evaluations ensuring that any concerning observations were promptly reported.
• Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records to ensure proper dosage and timely administration.
• Increased client satisfaction with tailored activities and companionship, fostering positive relationships and trust.
• Maintained clean and organized living spaces for clients'' well-being and peace of mind.
• Managed household tasks efficiently such as laundry, light housekeeping duties relating to the client''s immediate environment without compromising quality of care provided to the client.
• Ensured safety of clients by diligently following care plans, monitoring health conditions, and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
• Maintained client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards of practice.
• Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
• Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep Primary Doctor informed
• Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
• Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion
• Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
• Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
• Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions. Ext.

• Assisted youth and adults with special conditions to meet basic needs.
• Collaborated with team members to develop comprehensive program plans and achieve project objectives.
• Provided exceptional support to participants, addressing concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.
• Direct care and charting
• Implementing behavior plans
• Accompanied clients to appointments
• Encourage community involvement
• Administered medication and adhered to safety procedures and guidelines
• Gathered dietary information , assist with feeding and monitored intake and output
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
• Cared for Clients with Seizures, and Muscular Dystrophy
• Verbal and Written communication and people oriented

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
• Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
• Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
• Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Supported needs of 23 to 26+ residents under long-term care and Short-term Facility
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
• Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
• Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Worked on a Alzheimer's Behavior Unit and Ext

• Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
• Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to comprehensive care plans.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
• Implemented infection control procedures, promoting a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure,
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

Inform charge nurse of patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

• Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
• Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Supported needs of 22 to 28 Total care residents under long-term care , Short-term care Facility