Ebony Brunson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Committedcaregiver offers 12 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping. Courteous professional with substantial experience in grouphomes industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 12years of experience. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Provider
Krayola Kid'z Childcare
Milwaukee, WI
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Cared for children ages 4wks to 12 years old in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for all children.
- Worked with different students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Caregiver Supervisor
Caring Palms
Milwaukee, WI
02.2017 - 01.2022
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI06.2019
Skills
- Food Preparation and Service
- Special Needs Care
- Group and Individual Care
- Class Activity Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Client Education
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Household Cleaning
- Client Records Management
- Elderly Care
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Care Plan Management
- First Aid Certification
- Daily Living Activities
- Safety Procedures
- Social Perceptiveness
- Attentive to People
- Oral Hygiene
- Personal Service
- Medication Administration
- Time Management
- Problem Identification
- Basic Housekeeping
- Needs Assessment
- Diet and Nutrition
- Customer Service
- Individual Service Plans
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Task Prioritization
- Status Updates
- Client Requirements
- Professional Development
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Light Maintenance Duties
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Medical Terminology
- Behavior Redirection
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Protein Handling
- Dental Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Documentation
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Krayola Kid'z Childcare
02.2022 - Current
Caregiver Supervisor
Caring Palms
02.2017 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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