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Lara Marsden

Gorham,ME

Summary

Distinguished Personal Support Specialist with a proven track record at Avita, Home Instead and Aging Kingdom, adept in compassionate communication and proficient in using equipment and tools, such as hoyer lifts, to aid clients with mobility. Enhanced client well-being through personalized care, achieving optimal outcomes. Excelled in fostering relationships with clients' families and demonstrated expertise in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's care.

Overview

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Work History

Personal Support Specialist

Aging Kingdom
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of client needs, adjusting care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to their individual needs.
  • Promote consistent routines for clients by collaborating with company to maintain quality of care across shifts.
  • Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings, ensuring client safety at all times.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients'' families through open communication channels and regular updates on progress made.
  • Provided in home care to allow clients to remain in their homes by meeting all activities of daily living.
  • Experience in using Hoyer lifts, slide boards, gait belts, Catheters and other assistive devices.
  • Experience working with clients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Cancer, Multiple sclerosis, Heart and Stroke patients.

Personal Support Specialist

Home Instead
  • Improved quality of life for clients through the implementation of engaging recreational activities and social interactions.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering an atmosphere of open communication and mutual respect.
  • Actively participated in team meetings, contributing valuable insights from first-hand experiences with clients that led to improved care plans.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients'' families through open communication channels and regular updates on progress made.
  • Provided bed bound and Hospice care for clients experiencing end of life.

Personal Support Specialist

Avita

Worked with clients with Alzheimer's Disease. Provided personal care, such as bathing, incontinence care, transfers, help with eating and companionship.

Education

Social Work

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME

Associate Of General Studies - Social Work, Special Education And English

University of Maine Farmington
Farmington
12.2006

Skills

  • Compassionate communication
  • ADL documentation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Daily living activities
  • Cooking meals
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke and Hospice Care
  • Mental health understanding
  • Toileting assistance, including catheter use
  • Experience usingHoyer lifts, gait belts, slide boards

Certification

PSS

Timeline

Personal Support Specialist

Aging Kingdom

Personal Support Specialist

Home Instead

Personal Support Specialist

Avita

Social Work

University of Southern Maine

Associate Of General Studies - Social Work, Special Education And English

University of Maine Farmington
Lara Marsden