Josephine Olhsthoorn
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Compassionate Program Leader at New Way Services, INC, skilled in daily living assistance and medication administration. Successfully enhanced client independence and quality of life through effective activity planning and strong relationship-building. Recognized for reliability and attention to detail, ensuring patient dignity and comfort in all care aspects.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Leader
New Way Services, INC
11.2003 - 09.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Liberia
Monserrado, Liberia06-1989
Skills
- Activity planning
- Program activities
- Issue resolution
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Meal preparation
- Medical record-keeping
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Incident reporting
- Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Program Leader
New Way Services, INC
11.2003 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Liberia
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