Ellen Foster
Community Support Network Inc
OMAHA,NE
30
years of professional experience
Compassionate Caregiver experienced in delivering personalized support and fostering emotional well-being for individuals with disabilities. Developed tailored care plans while promoting independence in shared living environments through strong interpersonal relationships. Committed to creating safe, inclusive spaces and effectively managing daily responsibilities to enhance client safety and overall quality of life.
Work History
SLP (Shared Living Provider)
7 Years 4 Months- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Monitored physical and emotional well-being, ensuring timely intervention and support when needed.
- Monitored physical and emotional well-being, ensuring timely intervention and support.
- Facilitated daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth for individuals with disabilities.
- Managed documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a trusting and supportive living environment.
- Provided transportation as needed for medical appointments, errands or recreational activities.
- Organized social activities and community outings for residents to enhance their quality of life.
- Managed household budgets responsibly, keeping an accurate record of expenses while ensuring essential needs were met.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of shared living services.
- Advocated on behalf of residents within the broader service system to access additional supports or resources as needed based on individual circumstances.
- Ensured clear communication between residents, their families, healthcare providers by maintaining thorough documentation of updates and progress reports.
- Assisted residents in achieving personal goals by providing guidance, encouragement, and resources.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care when necessary while working closely with hospice teams to ensure comfort measures were implemented effectively.
- Conducted regular assessments of the resident's abilities and limitations in order to adjust care plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed physical, emotional, and social needs of each resident.
- Enhanced residents'' daily living experience by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Supported residents in maintaining personal hygiene routines including bathing assistance or grooming tasks where required.
- Coordinated respite services when needed to ensure continuity of care during absences or temporary changes in staffing arrangements.
- Assisted residents in building and maintaining positive relationships with family members, friends, and community members to enhance overall wellbeing.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable home for individuals, ensuring compliance with all regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed a positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in the establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Kept a close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Checked vital signs on a daily basis and contacted the supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Offered support for clients' mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made the bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to the restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
- Maintained strong connections within the caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained the the entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Voc Program Manager for the Mental/Disability Support Worker
22 Years 1 Month- Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, enhancing program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and managed comprehensive project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication for successful program implementation.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Respectful communication
Medication administration
Compassionate care
Dressing assistance
Emotional assistance
Compassionate caregiving
Customized learning
Recreational activities
Leisure activities
Transportation services
Client care
Dressing support
Medication management
Accomplishments
I was a cosmetologist from 1984-2005.
Timeline
SLP (Shared Living Provider)
Community Support Network Inc
03.2019 - 07.2026Read More
Voc Program Manager for the Mental/Disability Support Worker
Encor
01.1997 - 02.2019Read More
Calvin L Woodward High Scholl
High School Diploma
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Cosmetologist
I had to manage setting appointments, purchasing products, and manage handling money. I fixed and style different types of hair.