Karen Singleton
Charleston,South Carolina
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care Provider with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in facilities and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Oaks At Daniel Island Assisted Facility
Charleston , SC
2021.06 - Current
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- 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 clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Used [Software] and [Software] to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
Home Health Aide
Legacy Home Care LLC
Charleston , SC
2020.05 - 2021.06
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Home Health Aide
Assurance Personal Care
Charleston , SC
2018.01 - 2020.05
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Education
No Degree -
Burke High School
Charleston, SCNursing Assistance Certification - Nursing Assistance
PATCH Career Institute
1818 Norwood St, North Charleston, SC 29405Skills
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Independent Thinking
- Incontinence Care
- Family Member Training
- Walker and Cane Instruction
- Condition Monitoring
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Dietary Guidelines
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Dietary Needs
- Company Guidelines
- Individual Service Plans
- Bandage Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Client Requirements
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Home Management
- Care Monitoring
- Progress Reports
- Remains Management
- Dental Care
- Medical Terminology
- Mobility Support
- Nursing Assistance
- Oral Hygiene
- Caring Companionship
- Service Documentation
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Patient Ambulation
- Attentive to People
- Household Cleaning
- Social Perceptiveness
- Personal Service
- Convalescence Support
- Needs Assessment
- Client Education
- Bedside Care
- Problem Identification
- Incapacitation Care
- Client Records Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Aseptic Techniques
- Direct Supervision
- Performance Improvement
- Word Processing
- Vital Signs Management
- Personalized Instruction
- Learning Styles
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Prosthetic Attachment and Removal
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Communication Assistance
- Schedule Maintenance
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Care Assistant
Oaks At Daniel Island Assisted Facility
2021.06 - Current
Home Health Aide
Legacy Home Care LLC
2020.05 - 2021.06
Home Health Aide
Assurance Personal Care
2018.01 - 2020.05
No Degree -
Burke High School
Nursing Assistance Certification - Nursing Assistance
PATCH Career Institute
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