Julie Balmer
Springfield,VT
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Enjoyed use of new and developing technologies for patient care in an aging at home environment. Too many aging at home cases to list. More information available upon request. I have also spent time managing office settings.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Ellis Family Estate
Pomfret, VT
03.2016 - Current
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Conducted home evaluation to assess the safety of living environments for client.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to coordinate treatment plan for client.
- Hire support staff for client in their home.
- Educated client about mental health issue, medications and self-care techniques.
- Supported family members by providing information about their loved one on a regular basis.
- Facilitated paying of routine bills, household bills, payroll for household staff.
- Scheduling for client support staff as well as household staff.
- Day to day physical caregiving for the needs of client.
Private Caregiver
Hall Family Trust
South Woodstock, VT
February - March
- Assisted elderly client with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Provided companionship to elderly client by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on errands or outings.
- Transported client to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and other necessary destinations.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician instructions and monitored for adverse reactions.
- Maintained records of client care services provided including changes in condition or treatment plan.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, family members and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
- Attended continuing education classes to stay current with best practices in the field of private caregiving.
Education
LNA - LNA
River Valley Tech Center
Springfield, VT04.2018
High School Diploma -
Green Mountain Union High School
Chester, VT06.1982
Skills
- Case Management Experience
- Progress Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Behavior Redirection
- Client Documentation
- Care Plan Assessment
- Community Activities
- Compassionate Client Care
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Supportive Companionship
- Daily Living Assistance
- Problem-Solving
- Records Maintenance
- Medical Records Management
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Case Manager
Ellis Family Estate
03.2016 - Current
Private Caregiver
Hall Family Trust
February - March
LNA - LNA
River Valley Tech Center
High School Diploma -
Green Mountain Union High School
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