Diana Tregaskis
NORTH KINGSTOWN,RI
Summary
Dedicated caregiver, medication administration and care plan management skills. Committed to enhancing client independence and emotional well-being through compassionate support and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Private Household
North Kingstown, RI
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored health conditions as instructed.
- Developed and maintained strong rapport with clients to enhance emotional well-being.
- Implemented personalized care plans to address individual client needs effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in living spaces to promote a healthy environment.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client progress and concerns.
- Adapted caregiving techniques based on changing client preferences and requirements.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Personal Care Assistant
Private Residence
Cranston, RI
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans, ensuring alignment with individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering a positive environment for clients.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Personal Care Assistant
Private Residence
North Kingstown, RI
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings, facilitating engagement.
- Trained new staff on care protocols and best practices, improving team efficiency.
- Implemented safety measures to reduce risks in home environments, promoting client wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Portage Central High School
Portage, MI06-1975
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Bathing assistance
- Medication administration
- Social interaction
- Care plan management
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate care
- Medication organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation services
- Dementia care
- Ambulation assistance
- Routine management
- Progress documentation
- Client documentation
- First aid and safety
- Physical therapy support
- First aid training
- Disability support
- Companionship
- Toileting assistance
- Fall prevention
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Patient lifting techniques
- Elderly care
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- CPR certificate
Languages
English
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Private Household
02.2025 - 02.2026
Personal Care Assistant
Private Residence
06.2020 - 02.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Private Residence
03.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Portage Central High School