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Dean's List- St. Catherine University
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Kelsey Vannoy

Stockdale,TX

Summary

Compassionate aspiring Occupational Therapy Assistant with solid background in adult care. Adept at providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for clients. Demonstrated ability to manage daily activities and display empathy and patience in all interactions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Caring Senior Service
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.

Adult Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Provided care for 12+ clients including bathing, feeding, supervisory care for dementia, catheter maintenance, and colostomy care.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Adapted care approaches based on individual patient preferences and cultural sensitivities, demonstrating respect for diversity within the caregiving setting.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathetic communication techniques, enhancing overall trust in caregiver services provided.
  • Facilitated social interactions between patients by organizing group activities and outings, promoting mental stimulation and engagement.
  • Coordinated communication between patients, families, and staff members to ensure consistent understanding of care expectations and goals.

Babysitter

Self-employeed
01.2016 - 12.2023
  • Created a safe and nurturing environment for children ranging from 6 months to 10 years old
  • Communicated and coordinated with parents to understand each child's specific needs
  • Interacted with infants and toddlers working towards specific age-appropriate milestones
  • Provided care for an infant with special needs including catheterization
  • Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.

Live-In Caregiver

Self-employeed
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided round the clock care for 2 elderly individuals including bathing, feeding, exercising, wound care, and dressing
  • Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
  • Provided transportation to and from medical appointments
  • Maintained a catheter bag
  • Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Texas A&M University (TAMU)
College Station, Texas
12-2023

Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. Catherine's University
05.2025

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Direct patient care
  • Family and client education
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Geriatric interventions
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Certification

  • CPR and BLS Certified
  • HIPAA Certification

Volunteering

  • Anchor of Hope Day Hab, San Antonio, TX, 06/24, Worked with 20+ clients at the adult day program over the course of three days., Facilitated games and activities with clients with various intellectual and physical disabilities.
  • Twin City Mission, Bryan, TX, 03/24, Volunteered 8 hours at the resale shop Alice's Attic.
  • Aggie Emeralds, Texas A&M University, 09/19, 08/21, Volunteered over 50 hours for various organizations around the community including the Brazos Valley Food Bank, and Texas A&M BUILD., Assisted in fundraising events to grow the organization.
  • Texas A&M University, Peer Notetaker, 09/19, Volunteered 30+ hours taking notes for a fellow classmate with a disability through disability services.


Dean's List- St. Catherine University

Fall 2023, Winter 2024

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Caring Senior Service
08.2024 - 12.2024

Adult Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
03.2024 - 07.2024

Live-In Caregiver

Self-employeed
09.2020 - 07.2021

Babysitter

Self-employeed
01.2016 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Texas A&M University (TAMU)

Associates of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant

St. Catherine's University

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