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Emily Dutter

Denver,PA

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Bayada Home Health
Oley, PA
08.2019 - 10.2023
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.

Medication Technician

Woodbridge place
Pheonixville , PA
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
  • Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
  • Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
  • Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
  • Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
  • Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
  • Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
  • Received verbal orders from physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and refills.
  • Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
  • Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
  • Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
  • Monitored residents with self-administered medications and reported deviation from plans of care to licensed or registered nurse.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
  • Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies.

Caregiver

Woodbridge place
Pheonixville , PA
11.2019 - 07.2023
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.

Education

High School Diploma -

Daniel Boone Area High School
Birdsboro, PA
06-2018

Cna - Nursing

Berks Career And Technolgy Center
Leesport, PA
05-2018

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Patient Companionship
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • ADL Assistance
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Compassionate Communication
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Respectful and Compassionate

Timeline

Medication Technician

Woodbridge place
03.2023 - 07.2023

Caregiver

Woodbridge place
11.2019 - 07.2023

Caregiver

Bayada Home Health
08.2019 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Daniel Boone Area High School

Cna - Nursing

Berks Career And Technolgy Center

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