Kim Brindley
McMechen,WV
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Caregiver
Art Oakland
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Adapted care approaches based on individual patient preferences and cultural sensitivities, demonstrating respect for diversity within the caregiving setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team, allowing for timely interventions.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Private Home Caregiver
Richard Millard
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided skilled nursing care under the supervision of RNs – including wound dressing changes and catheter care-contributing towards expedited healing process.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining client dignity and respect.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Managed household tasks efficiently such as laundry, light housekeeping duties relating to the client''s immediate environment without compromising quality of care provided to the client.
- Provided essential personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, empathy, patience, and humor when appropriate.
Part-Time Receptionist (seasonal)
Jackson Hewitt Tax Services
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Responded proactively to unexpected schedule changes by rapidly adjusting appointments and notifying relevant parties.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
- Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Personal Care Assistant
Sibyl Bradfield
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
Backround Checks for Firearms
CSC
04.2013 - 02.2018
- Conducted thorough background checks to ensure the safety of customers and compliance with regulations.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay current on industry trends, legislation, and best practices.
- Monitored sales floor to identity customer service opportunities or need for loss prevention control measures.
Private Caregiver
Dorothy Miller
04.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining client dignity and respect.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
Education
Certificate of Phlebotomy - Certificate in Phlebotomy
Jefferson Community College
Steubenville, OH12.2005
Completed All Prerequisites For The LPN Program
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH12.2004
High School Diploma -
Shadyside High School
Shadyside, OH06.1976
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Schedule Maintenance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Control
- Emotional Support
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
Timeline
Adult Caregiver
Art Oakland
02.2022 - 01.2024
Part-Time Receptionist (seasonal)
Jackson Hewitt Tax Services
12.2020 - 04.2021
Private Home Caregiver
Richard Millard
05.2020 - 02.2022
Private Caregiver
Dorothy Miller
04.2015 - 11.2016
Personal Care Assistant
Sibyl Bradfield
03.2015 - 05.2018
Backround Checks for Firearms
CSC
04.2013 - 02.2018
Certificate of Phlebotomy - Certificate in Phlebotomy
Jefferson Community College
Completed All Prerequisites For The LPN Program
Belmont College
High School Diploma -
Shadyside High School
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