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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
Certification
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Katherine Offutt

Castle Rock

Summary

Dedicated individual experienced in providing assistance to infants and children, the elderly, disabled, special needs patients, and dementia patients. Skilled in developing personalized careplans, providing companionship, and providing a safe and comfortable living environment. Proven ability to manage household tasks such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication reminders as well as running errands, accompanying patients to appointments, etc. Compassionate with experience providing personal care and assistance in home care setting. Capable of problem solving and handling difficult situations or people gracefully. Goal oriented to build strong relationships with clients and their families, while providing quality care.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant Nanny

Ashley Brown
Vancouver
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided 12-24 hr care for a special needs infant.
  • Managed doctor appointments and drove to and from.
  • Maintained daily routine including physical therapy, tube feedings, and exercises.
  • Monitored the infant's daily activities such as eating, sleeping patterns, hygiene habits.
  • I worked with several specialists and doctors regularly.
  • Provided occasional care for the siblings of the patient when needed.
  • Gained skills and experience in working with difficult people.
  • Reached multiple patient milestones through dedicated care.

Individual Caregiver

Chloe Smith
Battle Ground
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.

Individual Caregiver

Private Home
Woodland
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements
  • Recognized early signs of distress or decline in health status and responded accordingly
  • Implemented safety measures for each patient by providing assistance with transfers, ambulation and positioning devices
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping
  • Ensured that all regulatory requirements related to hospice operations were met or exceeded. Cared for patient until end of life.

Individual Caregiver

Private Home
Kelso
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Fostered an atmosphere of trust and respect through positive interactions with all individuals involved in the care process
  • Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements
  • Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times
  • Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding
  • Cared for patient until passing

Private Elderly Caregiver

Private Clients
Woodland
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided full time care to elderly couple with individual needs
  • Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, laundry and light housekeeping tasks
  • Exercised sound judgment when making decisions relating to the health, safety and well-being of elderly patients
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration and temperature
  • Escorted to appointments and managed hospital visits and medication
  • Participated in team meetings to review progress towards goals established in care plans

Education

High School Diploma -

Home Educated
Castle Rock, WA
07.2023

Skills

  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • First Aid, CPR, Safety Certifications
  • Illness Adaptation
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Medical Records Management

Extracurricular Activities

Running Start Program through Lower Columbia College

Certification

  • Currently being processed for transferring my CNA to California.

Accomplishments

  • National Award Winning Speaker
  • VFW Speaker and Champion
  • Regional Debate Champion

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Infant Nanny

Ashley Brown
10.2024 - Current

Individual Caregiver

Chloe Smith
03.2024 - 09.2024

Individual Caregiver

Private Home
06.2023 - 02.2024

Individual Caregiver

Private Home
04.2023 - 05.2023

Private Elderly Caregiver

Private Clients
08.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Home Educated

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