Kelly Brooks
Lenoir City,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host Home Provider
Adult Community Training
Lenoir City, TN
08.2005 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans for each client in conjunction with the agency staff.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and job searching.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the host home program.
- Conducted daily check-ins with clients to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Engaged in regular communication with other members of the host home team regarding client progress.
- Transported clients to appointments, school, work. when necessary.
- Ensured that all rules set by the agency were followed within the host home setting.
- Actively participated in case reviews and provided input as needed for client care plans or changes in service delivery models.
- Served as a mentor and role model for clients by demonstrating positive behavior and attitudes.
- Monitored medication compliance of all residents under my supervision.
- Encouraged healthy relationships among all individuals living in the host home setting.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to coordinate services for clients when needed.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Educated parents and guardians about relevant services available through the agency.
Education
Medical Transcription Certificate - Medical Transcription
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05-2009
Skills
- Adaptive Equipment Use
- Disability Awareness
- Behavioral Support
- Emotional Support
- Community Involvement
- Safety Awareness
- Personal Care Assistance
- Meal Planning
- Household Management
- Patient Ambulation
- Progress Tracking
- Caring Companionship
- Safety Compliance
- Medical Chart Documentation
- Housekeeping
- Organizational Skills
- First Aid Certification
- Problem Identification
- Professionalism
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Multitasking
- Ability to Lift
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Care Planning
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Problem-Solving
- CPR Certification
- Clear Communication
- Medication Administration
- Client Transportation
- Service Documentation
- Records Maintenance
- Self Motivation
- Supportive Personality
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Attention to Detail
- Medication Management
- Time Management Abilities
- Attentive to People
- Wound Care
- Fast Learner
- Light Housekeeping
- Written Communication
- Decision-Making
- Filing and Data Archiving
- Professional Demeanor
- Critical Thinking
- Remote Video Conferencing
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Coordination Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Cooking Meals
- Excellent Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Client Records Management
- Meal Preparation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability
Certification
- Medication Administration Certification
- Relias Training including Standard Precautions, HIPPA, and Title VI
Timeline
Host Home Provider
Adult Community Training
08.2005 - Current
Medical Transcription Certificate - Medical Transcription
Roane State Community College
- Medication Administration Certification
- Relias Training including Standard Precautions, HIPPA, and Title VI
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