Hailey Darby
Abbeville,LA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory, adept in Residential Care Support and Empathetic Listening. Proven track record in creating inclusive environments and enhancing residents' quality of life. Excels in maintaining clean living spaces and providing personalized care, achieving significant improvements in client satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory
Maurice, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in fulfilling the diverse requirements of wing residents effectively.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of designated areas and bedrooms.
- Coordinated management of maintenance requests and administrative tasks.
- Completes routine rounds daily, checking with residents to meet their care needs. Daily routine includes assisting with showers, completing oral hygiene, hair care when needed, clipping and cleaning nails and toenails weekly, shaving or removing body hair when needed, washing, and folding laundry when needed, etc.
- Transported residents to activities and meals. Assists in feeding residents when needed.
- Conducted daily activities for residents, such as movie day, game day, enjoying music, and other social activities.
- Established solid and reliable relationships with patients and family members to ensure superior care.
- Supervise regular room inspections to ensure compliance with housing policies.
- Created a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents, celebrating diversity and promoting equity.
- Maintain precise documentation of occurrences throughout the residents' day. Keeping the family updated regularly.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
Maurice, LA
04.2024 - 11.2024
- I accompanied the client from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sometimes, 10 p.m. - 6 p.m. also.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Kept accurate records regarding daily activities performed while caring for an aging adult.
- I assisted my client with brushing her teeth, washing her face, taking showers, being changed throughout the day, going outside for fresh air, washing and curling her hair when needed, cleaning, and polishing her nails regularly, etc.
- Assisted the client in eating three meals daily. Even snacks, if requested.
- Responded promptly to all requests made by the client in order to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Observed changes in mental status or behavior that may indicate a need for further medical attention or intervention from family members.
- Managed residents' activities of daily living.
- Ensured that my client had at least one nap a day.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
Maurice, LA
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised the client overnight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. I also picked up shifts during the daytime when called for my assistance.
- Assisted her with taking a shower every night before bed.
- Assisted the client with maintaining good personal hygiene every night.
- Made beds, swept floors, washed dishes, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Collected and recorded patients' weight, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Enabled client mobility by facilitating transfers to and from the wheelchair at night for restroom visits.
- My client often suffered from leg and neck pain. To alleviate the client's leg and neck pain, I rubbed Icy Hot or Biofreeze until the pain was gone.
- Provided daily updates to the client's family regarding nighttime progress.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to an elderly client by engaging in meaningful conversations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School
Abbeville, LA05-2023
Skills
- Open to expanding my knowledge on anything
- Residential Care Support
- Integrity in Decision-Making
- Maintaining a clean living environment for every client with whom I work
- Ensures that the daily routine will be completed every shift I work
- Empathetic Listening
- Accurate Vital Signs Recording
- Safety Standards Adherence
- Social engagement
- Follows directions and takes constructive criticism very well
Timeline
Private Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
04.2024 - 11.2024
Private Elderly Caregiver
Private Care
12.2023 - 04.2024
Resident Assistant
Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living & Memory
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School