Jamie Blackburn
Dana,KY
Summary
Proven Elderly Caregiver with a track record of enhancing patient quality of life at Big Sandy ADD through compassionate caregiving and efficient meal preparation. Excelled in building relationships and providing emotional support, significantly improving client satisfaction. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance and adept at time management, ensuring optimal patient care and well-being. Enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Self
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
Home Care Aide
Big Sandy ADD
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Utilized adaptive equipment as needed to assist patients in completing daily tasks safely and effectively.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Elderly Caregiver
Self
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
American National University
Pikeville, KY08.2024
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
Timeline
Home Care Aide
Big Sandy ADD
04.2021 - 12.2021
Elderly Caregiver
Self
03.2020 - 02.2022
Elderly Caregiver
Self
03.2017 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
American National University
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