Katherine Craver
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a proven track record at Ambrose Mcneal, adept in dementia care and compassionate caregiving. Leveraged patient lifting techniques and emotional support to enhance client well-being, significantly boosting referral rates. Excelled in a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.
In-Home Care professional with strong track record of delivering compassionate and attentive care to clients. Known for reliability and ability to adapt to changing needs while ensuring high standards of care. Expertise in managing daily activities and fostering supportive environment.
Committed care provider offered 47 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Home Support Services
Ambrose Mcneal
03.2024 - Current
- Safeguarded clients from potential harm by identifying hazards, implementing fall prevention strategies, and utilizing appropriate transfer techniques.
- Partnered with families to create individualized care plans that best met the needs of their loved ones while providing emotional support throughout the caregiving journey.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of clients'' health conditions and timely reporting of concerns to healthcare providers.
- Received positive feedback from families on the level of care provided, directly contributing to an increase in referral rates for the agency''s services.
- Maintained detailed records of client care, documenting all relevant information for healthcare providers and family members to review as needed.
- Assisted with mobility exercises designed specifically for each client''s needs to enhance overall strength and balance.
- Provided individualized meal planning and preparation, considering dietary restrictions and preferences to optimize nutrition intake.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
United Actions
Jonna Cade
09.2013 - 04.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors effectively by utilizing de-escalation techniques and maintaining professional composure.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere in the care facility by fostering strong relationships with both patients and colleagues.
- Monitored patients'' vital signs and reported any abnormalities to the supervising nurse or physician for timely intervention.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Horrigan Nursing Home
Mattie
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors effectively by utilizing de-escalation techniques and maintaining professional composure.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, using proper body mechanics to prevent injury while transferring or repositioning them.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
ST Margaret Family of Care
Stansberry
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Conduct assist living and memory care assessments to identify problems and gaps in care, health and disease management.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings, fostering open communication channels for effective patient-centered decisionmaking.
- Coordinated with community medical and health providers to determine patient treatment, discharge and plan of care.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Promoted social, emotional, and physical health through diverse activities.
- Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, ensuring they received comfort and dignity during their final days.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Delivered high-quality personal care services that improved overall health outcomes for patients with various medical conditions or disabilities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing regular housekeeping duties.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records of all interactions, interventions, observations, and outcomes related to each patient''s progress.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, offering companionship and a listening ear.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients to improve their mental well-being and social engagement levels.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assisitant
Sydney Collier
New Orleans, LASkills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- Toileting assistance
- Nutritional support
- Patient lifting techniques
- Behavioral management
- Mobility support
- Patient care
- Fall prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Dressing assistance
- Wound care
- Bedside care
- Pain management
- Safety procedures
- Feeding assistance
- ADL support
- Adaptive equipment use
- Recreational activities
- Client documentation
- Infection control
- Patient transport
- Light housekeeping
- Care plan assessment
- California Driver's license
- Chronic disease management
- Physical therapy support
- Nutrition management
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Sydney Collier
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
In Home Support Services
Ambrose Mcneal
03.2024 - Current
United Actions
Jonna Cade
09.2013 - 04.2022
Horrigan Nursing Home
Mattie
09.2011 - 07.2013
ST Margaret Family of Care
Stansberry
06.2002 - 08.2005
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Sydney Collier
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assisitant
Sydney Collier
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