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Diane Powers

Oakland,CA

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty Care Provider

Deidre Scott
03.2018 - Current
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records of all interactions, interventions, observations, and outcomes related to each patient''s progress.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, offering companionship and a listening ear.

Care Provider/Private Duty

Alameda County Social Services Agency
12.2000 - 02.2017


  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, using proper body mechanics to prevent injury while transferring or repositioning them.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, ensuring they received comfort and dignity during their final days.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Facilitated recreational activities for patients to improve their mental well-being and social engagement levels.
  • Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records of all interactions, interventions, observations, and outcomes related to each patient''s progress.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Education

N/A - Human Biology

Merritt Community College
Oakland, CA

Skills

  • Emotional Support
  • Housekeeping
  • Mobility Assistance
  • End of life care
  • Social interaction
  • Companionship skills
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Laundry services
  • Personal Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Mental Health Support
  • Exercise Encouragement
  • Elderly Care
  • Housekeeping tasks

Timeline

Private Duty Care Provider

Deidre Scott
03.2018 - Current

Care Provider/Private Duty

Alameda County Social Services Agency
12.2000 - 02.2017

N/A - Human Biology

Merritt Community College

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