Karlee Smith
Brewton
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Addus Homecare Corp
Pensacola
04.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with family members to create personalized care plans for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of client care and daily activities for reporting purposes.
- Ensured a safe environment by following health and safety protocols diligently.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Sales Manager
Alabama fireworks
Flomaton
06.2013 - Current
- Led sales team to enhance customer engagement strategies.
- Developed promotional campaigns to increase product visibility during peak seasons.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure timely product availability.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and product knowledge.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
- Achieved company growth and brand development through market expansion and sales.
Education
Flomaton High School
Flomaton, AlabamaSome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College
Skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Common medical knowledge
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Patient observation
- Personal care assistance
- Safety compliance
- Emotional support
- Health monitoring
- Record keeping
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Professional integrity
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Medical records management
- Stress management
- Quality program protocols
- Supportive companionship
- Community activities
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
- CPR
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Addus Homecare Corp
04.2020 - Current
Sales Manager
Alabama fireworks
06.2013 - Current
Flomaton High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Coastal Alabama Community College