Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Joslynn Hatcher

Vernal,UT

Summary

Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Redhead Supports
Vernal, Utah
02.2024 - Current
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Documented current patient information to update behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
Durango , CO
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.

Caregiver

Visiting Angles
Durango, CO
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Education

Certificate - CNA

Ubtech
Vernal, UT
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Ignacio High School
Ignacio, CO
05-2022

Skills

  • Transportation
  • Client documentation
  • ADL support
  • Team collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Client advocacy
  • Patient management
  • Case documentation
  • Health services
  • Record keeping
  • Goal setting
  • Disability awareness
  • Behavioral support
  • Decision-making support
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Charting and documentation
  • Client support
  • First aid and safety
  • State regulations
  • Client transportation
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Healthcare
  • First aid and CPR
  • Transportation assistance
  • Nutrition
  • Nutrition support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Problem-solving
  • Patient care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Daily living support
  • Community activities

Certification

  • Currently enrolled in the CNA program at UBtech in Vernal. Set to finish in class work on 2/18/25. I have my clinicals set for 4/1/25 and 4/12/25

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Redhead Supports
02.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
06.2023 - 02.2024

Caregiver

Visiting Angles
01.2023 - 05.2023

Certificate - CNA

Ubtech

High School Diploma -

Ignacio High School
Joslynn Hatcher