Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Food Handlers Card
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Hope Lafferty

Grand Ronde

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong background in patient care and office administration, notably with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Excels in providing emotional support and daily living assistance, coupled with proficient time management and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient well-being and office efficiency, achieving significant improvements in client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Security Recipient

Social Security Administration SSA
01.2018 - 01.2025

Spends time taking care of oneself and mental health in a caring manner and spends time with family and spends time productively doing hobbies.

Caregiver Adult Foster Care

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Office Assistant

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
02.2017 - 02.2017
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.

Temporary Employee

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Policy & Administration

Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
06-2017

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Strong ethics

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification

Food Handlers Card

I received my food handlers card last year and got 100% on the test. I know not to cross contaminate foods, however my cooking skills are limited and I do better with meal preparation. 

Timeline

Caregiver Adult Foster Care

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
08.2024 - 11.2024

Social Security Recipient

Social Security Administration SSA
01.2018 - 01.2025

Office Assistant

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
02.2017 - 02.2017

Temporary Employee

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification

Bachelor of Science - Public Policy & Administration

Western Oregon University
Hope Lafferty