Krickett Sweet
Brattleboro
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 15 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Aide
Sabal Palms Living Assistant & Memory Care
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Medication Technician
Sabal Palms Living Assistant & Memory Care
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Home Health Caregiver
Granny Nannies
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Resident Care Aide
Lexelle
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Caregiver
United Cerebral Palsy Of Northern NewYork
09.2009 - 03.2016
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL09.2022
CNA -
Caring For Others Academy
Palm Coast, FL2018
GED -
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
Watertown, NY11.2005
1 Year - Business, Computer, Technology
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
Watertown, NY09.2005
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Vital Signs Collection
- Resident Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Resident Care Standards
- Bedsore Prevention
- Household Organization
- Personal Care Assistance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medical Technology
- Assisted Living
- Quality Patient Care
Timeline
Resident Aide
Sabal Palms Living Assistant & Memory Care
12.2020 - 05.2022
Medication Technician
Sabal Palms Living Assistant & Memory Care
12.2020 - 05.2022
Home Health Caregiver
Granny Nannies
07.2017 - 09.2020
Resident Care Aide
Lexelle
06.2017 - 07.2017
Caregiver
United Cerebral Palsy Of Northern NewYork
09.2009 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology
Daytona State College
CNA -
Caring For Others Academy
GED -
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
1 Year - Business, Computer, Technology
Jefferson-Lewis BOCES
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