Gwendolyn Banks Otis
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with 28 years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, personal care and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services / Brannon Cannon
Sacramento, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with special needs in a residential setting.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities such as dressing, eating, and hygiene.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each client.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional well-being and reported any changes to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
Care Provider
Sharon Dailey / IHSS
Sacramento, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
- Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
Foster Care Provider /Special Needs Child Caregiver
Alameda County Social Services Agency
Oakland, CA
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Provided foster care services to children in need of a safe and nurturing environment.
- Created daily schedules that incorporated educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
- Monitored the physical and mental health of children in the foster care system.
- Assisted in completing homework assignments and school projects to support child's education.
- Implemented appropriate teaching methods according to IEP goals for each student.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Music therapy techniques
- Behavior Management
- Activity Planning
- Feeding Assistance
Timeline
Special Needs Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services / Brannon Cannon
01.2024 - Current
Care Provider
Sharon Dailey / IHSS
05.2022 - Current
Foster Care Provider /Special Needs Child Caregiver
Alameda County Social Services Agency
03.2014 - 03.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Sacramento City College
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