Katie Drislane
West Newbury,MA
Summary
Compassionate Resident Care Associate skilled in delivering high-quality patient care, and providing supportive companionship. Experienced in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to execute individualized care plans, and achieve positive patient outcomes. Excellent communication skills across all levels of organization. Available full-time from May to August 2026, with additional availability during winter break.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Care Associate
Avita Of Newburyport
Newburyport, Massachusetts
05.2024 - Current
- Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
- Monitor residents for changes in mood, behavior, physical condition, and cognition, and report to the nursing staff.
- Aid residents with ambulation, and the use of walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.
- Assist residents with medication administration and accurately document medication intake.
- Perform catheter care and maintenance, including monitoring and hygiene.
- Provide care for residents with ostomies, including emptying and changing colostomy bags.
- Utilize my dementia skills to respond calmly to residents, and redirect them if needed.
- Communicate with residents, families, and loved ones.
- Support residents during meals, including feeding assistance.
- Foster a compassionate and supportive environment for all residents.
Family Nanny
Self employed
Newburyport, Massachusetts
2022 - Current
- Provide attentive care for children of varying ages.
- Prepare meals and snacks.
- Ensure the safety of children at all times, indoors and outdoors.
- Engage with children in mentally stimulating and physical activities.
- Manage bedtime routines, including bathing, and putting children to sleep.
- Drive children to school and activities.
- Create a nurturing and safe environment to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2027
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Patient assistance
- Medical record documentation
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- Fall prevention
- Catheter and ostomy care
Certification
Completion of Northbridge Personal Care Assistant Training Program
Timeline
Resident Care Associate
Avita Of Newburyport
05.2024 - Current
Family Nanny
Self employed
2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Louisiana State University