Heather Wright
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Senior Helpers Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California
12.2021 - Current
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Medication reminders
- Transport to community/personal outings.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Lead DSP
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Bakersfield, California
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Bakersfield, CA03-2024
Skills
- Documentation
- Emotional support
- Disability support
- Respectful and compassionate
- Strong ethics
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Caregiver
Senior Helpers Bakersfield
12.2021 - Current
Lead DSP
Bethesda Lutheran Communities
01.2016 - 08.2021
Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists