Kevin Branstetter
Westborough,MA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in special needs support, notably with My Mother. Excelled in enhancing clients' quality of life through empathy, patience, and tailored care plans, achieving over 90% improvement in client independence and communication skills. Proficient in behavior management and emergency response, fostering trust and safety in caregiving environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Caregiver, Special Needs
My Mother
St Louis, MO
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
- Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
- Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
- Increased client''s independence with consistent skill-building exercises and positive reinforcement.
- Improved clients'' communication skills through tailored speech therapy exercises and activities.
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for supporting the specific needs of each client population served.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Maintained disposition and personality to work harmoniously with wide variety of people and families.
- Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
- Effectively collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop appropriate care plans for each client.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Served as a reliable resource for families in navigating community support services and resources relevant to their loved one''s unique needs.
- Facilitated socialization opportunities for special needs individuals, promoting inclusion within the community.
- Supported clients'' educational goals through active participation in school activities and events.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood West High School
Hazelwood, MO05.2002
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Dependability
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Child Supervision
- Conflict Resolution
- Toddler care experience
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Childcare
- Meal and snack times
- Managing routines
- Housekeeping
- Schedule Management
- Activity Planning
- School-age children experience
- Routine management
- Homework Assistance
- Playing puzzles and games
- Reading and Storytelling
- Light Housekeeping
- Creative play ideas
- Upholding discipline rules
- Infant care experience
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Behavior monitoring
- Professionalism and Discretion
- Behavior Management
- Bathing and dressing
- Child safety expertise
- Planning physical activities
- Child Development Understanding
- Emergency Response
- Child Development
- Monitoring screen time
- Diaper changing proficiency
- Park supervision
- Educational Activities Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Potty Training Assistance
- Administering medicines
- Transportation Arrangements
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Good Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Housekeeping and Cleaning
- Cooking
- Relationship Building
- Child Safety
- Emotionally supportive
- Promoting Good Behavior
- Meal Preparation
- Computer Use
- Parent Interaction
- Praise and Encouragement
- Behavior Modeling
- Rule Setting
- Homework Support and Assistance
- First Aid
- Social integration
- Self-confidence Development
- Boundary Setting
- Educational Activities
- Safety Instruction
- Regulating Schedules
- Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
- Behavior management techniques
- Teaching Empathy
- Educational Support
- Schedule Regulating
- Instilling healthy habits
- Appointment Scheduling
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Child psychology knowledge
- Enrichment Activities
- Toilet training
- Discipline Programs
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Educational Software
Languages
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
My Mother
01.2018 - 12.2020
Babysitter
High School Diploma -
Hazelwood West High School