Habakkuk Williams
Des Moines,IA
Summary
Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Individual Caregiver
One on one Caregiver
Des Moines , Iowa
03.2017 - 01.2025
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Respite Care Provider
Wood Services
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
10.2012 - 01.2017
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Assisted ill, disabled and elderly clients by providing companionship, comfort and medicine.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided home care and worked at care facilities.
- Performed cooking, cleaning, and washing linens.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Made transportation arrangements and accompanied clients for appointments, errands and outings.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Observed the physical health and emotional well-being of each client.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities.
- Scheduled and facilitated appropriate professional intervention and treatment.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted patients with hygiene, diet and mobility practices.
- Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services.
- Developed positive relationships with clients, their families, and other involved parties.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments as needed.
- Monitored client progress and documented any changes or issues.
- Conducted system analysis and testing to identify and resolve technical issues or inefficiencies.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Caregiver
All Americans Home Care
Bristol PA , Pennsylvania
06.2007 - 08.2012
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman
Levittown06-2007
Skills
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Medication coordination
- Patient mobility assistance
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate care
- Records maintenance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Cultural sensitivity
- Flexible schedule
- Patient care and companionship
- Supportive companionship
- First aid and safety
- Medical records management
- Special needs care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Elderly care
- Medical record-keeping
- Housekeeping
- Disability support
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavioral management
- Problem-solving
- Community activities
- Heavy lifting
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Incident reporting
- Daily living activities assistance
- Dining room support
- Medical office administration
- Dependable and responsible
- Respectful and compassionate
- Strong ethics
- Medication and appointment reminders
- At-home care instruction
- Transportation services
- Active listening
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient care
- Lifting and transferring
Hobbies
- Love family, watching sports, playing sports, working out at the gym etc.
Timeline
Individual Caregiver
One on one Caregiver
03.2017 - 01.2025
Respite Care Provider
Wood Services
10.2012 - 01.2017
Caregiver
All Americans Home Care
06.2007 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Harry S Truman
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