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Eileen Rickel

Shelton,CT

Summary

Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Service Associate

Mosaic Life Care
08.2022 - Current
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and digitally noted changes.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Self-employed
01.2010 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors and families well-informed.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Massage Therapist

Self-employed
01.1993 - Current
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
  • Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other specialized therapeutic treatments.

Massage Therapist

The Red Door Salon & Spa
07.2006 - 04.2010
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Created comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Assisted clients in understanding benefits of massage therapy to provided education on self-care techniques.
  • Provided clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue, sports massage and other specialized techniques.

Chiropractic Assistant

Rader Chiropractic Center
01.1984 - 04.1994
  • Answered phones to respond to customer questions, provide information and schedule appointments.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Assisted chiropractor during patient exams to implement treatment plans quickly.
  • Greeted incoming visitors warmly and directed patients to appropriate areas to keep office running smoothly.
  • Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage, and mechanical traction.
  • Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bernard's High School
Bernardsville, NJ
06.1984

Skills

  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Scheduling Medical Appointments
  • Customer Inquiry Response
  • Patient Health Information Access
  • Medical Records Management
  • Problem Identification
  • Deliver Exceptional Care
  • Client Records Management
  • Communication Assistance
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Attentive to People
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel

Volunteer Work

The Willows Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

2010-present

  • led group activities such as card games and bingo
  • designed, installed and maintained therapeutic pond and garden
  • socialized with patients in order to boost patient morale

Timeline

Direct Service Associate

Mosaic Life Care
08.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Self-employed
01.2010 - Current

Massage Therapist

The Red Door Salon & Spa
07.2006 - 04.2010

Massage Therapist

Self-employed
01.1993 - Current

Chiropractic Assistant

Rader Chiropractic Center
01.1984 - 04.1994

High School Diploma -

Bernard's High School

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