Hannah Wikel
Professional Caregiver
Marysville,WA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Home Instead Senior Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and care plan implementation. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through emotional support and personalized care, fostering independence and dignity. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while promoting quality of life for clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2024 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Caregiver
Heartsaved Adult Family Home LLC
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mai Mahiu Secondary School
Kenya10-2007
Skills
Teamwork
Vital signs monitoring
Care plan implementation
Housekeeping duties
Housekeeping
Personal hygiene assistance
Care planning
Dementia care
Patient confidentiality
Meal preparation
Feeding assistance
Problem-solving
Dressing assistance
Meal planning and preparation
Medication management
Emotional support
Cooking meals
Accomplishments
75 hours of DSHS Approved Training
CPR and First Aid
Food handling
Diabetes Core training
Diabetes
Orientation and Safety
Mental Health Specialty Training
Dementia Specialty Training
Developmental Disabilities Specialty Training
Nurse Delegation Core Training
Nurse Delegation Special Focus on Diabetes
HCA
NAR
Timeline
DSP
Home Instead Senior Care Home
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Heartsaved Adult Family Home LLC
10.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mai Mahiu Secondary School