Katlin Thomas
Ryan’s Place
Rutherfordton,NC
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
3 Years 3 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, maintaining compliance with health regulations.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing clients' quality of life and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals and family members regarding client progress and needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' health conditions, reporting observations promptly to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Direct Support Professional
1 Year 3 Months- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Monitored client progress, documenting behaviors and outcomes for continuous improvement.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support and client engagement strategies.
- Facilitated community integration activities, promoting social skills and relationship building.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Direct Support Professional
5 Months- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Adapted to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in care delivery approaches.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Patient Care Assistant
2 Years 8 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas for optimal hygiene.
- Supported nursing staff with patient documentation and administrative tasks accurately.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to address concerns promptly.
- Adapted to changing patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in care delivery approaches.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Timeline
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
05.2023 - 2026Read More
Direct Support Professional
Ryan’s Place
06.2022 - 09.2023Read More
Direct Support Professional
Eastern Seals UCP, QP
09.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Patient Care Assistant
Southern Manor
01.2019 - 09.2021Read More