Emma Oldham
Gulfport,MS
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
Gulfport, MS
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Early Childhood Educator
New Life Early Learning Center
Huntsville, Alabama
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Assisted students with special needs by providing additional support when required.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Maintained a clean classroom environment ensuring toys are sanitized regularly.
- Maintained accurate records of each child's progress including daily observations and anecdotal notes.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Assisted with planning, preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
- Provided guidance on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing and teeth brushing.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Designed and modified the classroom layout to create an accessible and interactive learning space.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to promote a respectful learning environment.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with early childhood education research and best practices.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Education
High School Diploma -
LifeGate Academy
Harvest, AL05-2023
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Patient Companionship
- Documentation
- Care Plan Adherence
- HIPAA Compliance
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Love being outdoors
- Paddle Boarding/ kayaking
- camping
Accomplishments
- employee of the month 3 times
- started out as an assistant teacher, moved up to lead teacher and curriculum specialist
Certification
- Cpr
- health and safety certificates
- 12 plus annual education hours for Childcare
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
03.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
New Life Early Learning Center
04.2020 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
LifeGate Academy