Doris McSwain
Mobile,AL
Summary
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Quality care Home health
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Maintained positive working relationships with referral sources to promote business services
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings, including companionship and personal care assistance
Home Health Care Assistant
Blessing Hands
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual patient preferences, respecting unique cultural backgrounds or beliefs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, contributing to overall patient health.
- Documented daily observations and progress in patient records, maintaining accurate information for healthcare team reference.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Merchandise Processor
Channel Control Merchant
03.2009 - 03.2019
- Tagged newly arrived merchandise with warehouse identification stickers and moved to the correct storage locations
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- packed Gaylord daily
Therapeutic Foster Care Provider
Connection Guidance Center
07.1999 - 10.2008
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Organized activities for birth parents and in-home support counselors
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs
- Assist with children everyday needs
- Behavior charting
- Transport kids to appointment
Infant Teacher
Kinder Care
07.1996 - 03.1999
- Promoted development of social, emotional and communication skills in infants
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs and monitoring of behaviors
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces and equipment
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
Nurse Aide/Heart monitor Tech
Forrest General Hospital
03.1990 - 07.1993
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding and helping patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
- Used wheelchairs and walkers equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom
Cleaning Assistant
ServiceMaster
02.2018 - 07.2024
- Mopped and vacuumed floors to remove residue and restore finished appearance.
- Wiped windows, tables and other surface areas to eliminate dust and residue and increase aesthetic value.
- Scrubbed and sanitized toilets and trash cans to maintain healthy environment.
- Removed rubbish from trash receptacles, disposing of waste in specified areas to eliminate risk of pests.
- Assisted with inventory management, tracking supplies usage, and reordering when necessary to prevent shortages.
- Enhanced cleanliness standards by consistently maintaining a well-organized and sanitized work environment.
- Maintained open communication channels with supervisors regarding task progress, potential issues, or suggestions for improvement.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
Education
Diploma - Customer Service
Alison
On Line Course01-2022
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Draughons Junior College
Murfreesboro, TN09.2008
Diploma - Nurse Assistant
Atlantic Career Institute
Hattiesburg, MS02-1990
High School Diploma - General studies for high school
Hattiesburg High School
Hattiesburg, MS05.1980
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Patient care
- Care plan assessment
- Communications
- Relationship Development
- First Aid/CPR
- Dusting techniques
- Blood sugar ACCU check
- vital signs
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sweeping and mopping
- Health and safety regulations
Certification
Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance and completion of Phlebotomy, 03/25/08
Deans list GPA 3.7
Medical assisting Clinical
Associate, Certificate of Excellence
Certified first aid, CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation meaning I can assist in helping save a life.
Timeline
Home Health Care Assistant
Blessing Hands
02.2023 - 11.2023
Home Health Care Provider
Quality care Home health
07.2019 - 02.2022
Cleaning Assistant
ServiceMaster
02.2018 - 07.2024
Merchandise Processor
Channel Control Merchant
03.2009 - 03.2019
Therapeutic Foster Care Provider
Connection Guidance Center
07.1999 - 10.2008
Infant Teacher
Kinder Care
07.1996 - 03.1999
Nurse Aide/Heart monitor Tech
Forrest General Hospital
03.1990 - 07.1993
Diploma - Customer Service
Alison
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Draughons Junior College
Diploma - Nurse Assistant
Atlantic Career Institute
High School Diploma - General studies for high school
Hattiesburg High School
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