Kimberlee Plunkett
Mercer Island,WA
Summary
Committed healthcare professional offering 10 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Committed to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in patient care with passion for helping others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Manager
Twilight Adult Family Home
03.2021 - Current
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Enhanced communication with residents'' families through regular updates and open lines of communication.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations and guidelines pertaining to residential care facilities.
Caregiver
Pleasant Retreat Adult Family Home
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Caregiver
Newport Hills Adult Family Home
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Changed bed linens and ensured resident comfort.
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
Education
DSHS Approved Basic Training -
Spotts Consulting
Bellevue, WA2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moneague Teacher's College
Jamaica05.2012
High School Diploma -
Ferncourt High School
Jamaica06.2005
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Direct patient care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- State regulations knowledge
- Client Records Management
Certification
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Orientation and Safety
- Mental Health Specialty Training
- HIV/AIDS AND HBV AWARENESS
- Dementia Specialty Training
- Food Handlers Permit
Timeline
Residential Manager
Twilight Adult Family Home
03.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Pleasant Retreat Adult Family Home
01.2018 - 03.2021
Caregiver
Newport Hills Adult Family Home
01.2014 - 02.2017
DSHS Approved Basic Training -
Spotts Consulting
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Moneague Teacher's College
High School Diploma -
Ferncourt High School
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Orientation and Safety
- Mental Health Specialty Training
- HIV/AIDS AND HBV AWARENESS
- Dementia Specialty Training
- Food Handlers Permit
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