Enjoy refurnishing old furniture
enjoy learning new things
would like to learn how to dance
Krishna Hansen- Thomas
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Harmony Homes Foster Care Agency, skilled in nutrition planning and life skills teaching. Proven ability to foster independence and enhance quality of life through compassionate support and positive reinforcement. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while effectively communicating with families and healthcare teams to ensure optimal care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Provider
Harmony Homes Foster Care Agency
04.2012 - 01.2024
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
Caregiver
Foremost Health Care
05.2000 - 02.2012
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Education
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZNo Degree - Computer Technology
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CASkills
- Nutrition planning
- Self-care awareness
- Life skills teaching
- Positive reinforcement
- Multicultural sensitivity
Interests
Timeline
Foster Care Provider
Harmony Homes Foster Care Agency
04.2012 - 01.2024
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2010 - 01.2011
Caregiver
Foremost Health Care
05.2000 - 02.2012
Penn Foster College
No Degree - Computer Technology
Victor Valley College
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