KELLIE LEGRAND
Walla Walla,WA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver experienced in providing personalized, in-home support to seniors and individuals with disabilities. Strengths include managing medications, assisting with mobility, performing light housekeeping tasks, and facilitating daily living activities to promote independence and improve quality of life. Known for creating comfortable, safe environments while building trustful relationships with clients and families. Impact evident in improved client well-being and comfort during tenure as caregiver.
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Compassionate In-Home Caregiver recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in providing emotional support, assisting with daily living activities, and medication management. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience to enhance client comfort and quality of life. Adapt quickly to changing environments and client needs, ensuring optimal care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Cdwa / Deloreses Wolford
Walla Walla, Washington
12.2012 - Current
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Followed agency policies and procedures when delivering care.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout shift.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Respected client privacy rights at all times when providing services.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
In Home Caregiver
Cdwa / Christopher holiday
Walla Walla
12.2005 - Current
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Followed agency policies and procedures when delivering care.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout shift.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
In Home Caregiver
Cdwa / Kyle Wolford
Walla Walla, Washington
05.2003 - Current
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout shift.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Respected client privacy rights at all times when providing services.
- Observed physical and mental condition of clients and reported any changes to supervisor.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Services
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WASkills
- Client documentation
- First aid and safety
- Emotional companionship
- Client safety and first aid
- Personalized care
- Home safety assessment
- Laundry assistance
- Cooking
- Clinical quality program standards
- Care plan management
- Fall prevention
- Nutrition monitoring
- Grocery shopping
- Housekeeping tasks
- Medication administration
- Client confidentiality
- Diabetes management
- Range of motion exercises
- Medical appointment coordination
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Cdwa / Deloreses Wolford
12.2012 - Current
In Home Caregiver
Cdwa / Christopher holiday
12.2005 - Current
In Home Caregiver
Cdwa / Kyle Wolford
05.2003 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Social Services
Walla Walla Community College