Erin Dvorak
Edgar,WI
Summary
With a proven track record at Copperleaf Senior Living, I excel in delivering compassionate care and building meaningful relationships, ensuring client wellness and satisfaction. Skilled in emergency preparedness and client relationship management, I've significantly enhanced patient comfort and safety, fostering a supportive and efficient care environment.
Experienced with delivering compassionate care and support to clients. Uses effective communication to ensure clients' needs are met and their well-being is prioritized. Knowledge of personal care techniques and patient safety practices.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Copperleaf Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Teachers Aide
Marathon Elementary School
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of [Number] children.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and group assignments.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Personal Care Worker
Private Care
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their daily needs.
- Facilitated transportation for clients to attend appointments, social events, or run errands as needed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence with assistance in mobility and ambulation.
- Prioritized safety measures within the home environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive strategies.
- Provided compassionate companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor client progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices for personal care work.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Ensured timely administration of medications, adhering to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of client information, including medical history, appointments, and daily activities.
- Managed time efficiently while multitasking between multiple clients'' diverse needs and schedules.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Improved client''s overall well-being by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and grooming.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Implemented tailored exercise programs for clients under the guidance of physical therapists or physicians.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Empowered clients by promoting self-care techniques and supporting them in achieving personal goals.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Coordinated effectively with interdisciplinary teams and ensured seamless transition between various levels of care for the clients.
- Contributed towards reducing hospital readmissions by closely monitoring client health conditions and promptly reporting concerns.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Demonstrated respect for client privacy through discreet handling of sensitive information entrusted during care delivery.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Personal Care Assistant
Copperleaf Senior Living
02.2017 - 07.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
EMT - EMT
North Central Technical College
Wausau WI12-2018
Skills
- Social support
- Relationship building
- Client relationship management
- Communication
- First aid and safety
- Emergency preparedness
- Team collaboration
- Records maintenance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Copperleaf Senior Living
07.2024 - Current
Teachers Aide
Marathon Elementary School
02.2021 - 06.2024
Personal Care Worker
Private Care
07.2019 - 12.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Copperleaf Senior Living
02.2017 - 07.2020
EMT - EMT
North Central Technical College
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