Dustin Calcagno
Gresham,OR
Summary
Compassionate caregiver experienced in providing personalized, in-home support to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Strengths include managing medications, assisting with mobility, performing light housekeeping tasks, and facilitating daily living activities to promote independence and improve quality of life. Known for creating comfortable, safe environments while building trustful relationships with clients and families. Impact evident in improved client well-being and comfort during tenure as caregiver.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
in our home
Gresham, OR
06.2009 - Current
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to treatments, including vital signs.
- Performed pulmonary function tests such as spirometry and peak flow measurements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and treatments provided.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Journeyman Crane Operator
Evraz Oregon Steel Mill
Portland, Oregon
04.2021 - 04.2024
- Strictly followed instructions from supervisors regarding speed, direction, height, weight capacity. during operations.
- Troubleshot problems with mechanical components of the gantry crane when needed.
- Reported any issues or malfunctions to supervisor immediately after noticing them while operating the machine safely.
- Kept accurate records of loads handled by monitoring data such as time spent on each task, number of lifts per hour, day, week.
- Calculated total weights lifted accurately using mathematical formulas provided by supervisor.
Journeyman Crane Operator
Evraz Oregon Steel Mill
Portland, Oregon
06.2000 - 05.2009
- Inspected cranes for defects on a daily basis.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using overhead crane.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections of crane components and accessories.
- Adjusted crane controls to lift, move, and position loads within specified tolerances.
Journeyman Steel Melter
Columbia Steel Casting Co
Portland, Oregon
02.1990 - 06.2000
- Performed pre-pour inspections of molds and ladles to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained accurate records of production output, material usage, and scrap rates.
- Supervised a team of four Melters in the day-to-day operations of the melting department.
- Troubleshot problems with furnaces, including refractory repairs and burner adjustments.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the workplace and implemented corrective actions.
Education
GED -
Columbia High School
Troutdale, OR01-1988
Skills
- Emotional companionship
- Progress Documentation
- Client safety and first aid
- Personalized care
- Care Plan Management
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- First aid and safety
Timeline
Journeyman Crane Operator
Evraz Oregon Steel Mill
04.2021 - 04.2024
In Home Caregiver
in our home
06.2009 - Current
Journeyman Crane Operator
Evraz Oregon Steel Mill
06.2000 - 05.2009
Journeyman Steel Melter
Columbia Steel Casting Co
02.1990 - 06.2000
GED -
Columbia High School
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