Laura Brattan
LA SELVA BEACH
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a strong background in patient care and companionship. Skilled in mobility assistance and active listening, I foster trusting relationships while ensuring clients' safety and well-being. Committed to enhancing quality of life through compassionate support and effective communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Mike Sinnott
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Caregiver
Brian Hart (IHSS)
10.2020 - 04.2025
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Personal Babysitter
Amanda
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
Nanny
Craig and Bee Pegano
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
Nanny
Jennifer Bowman
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Massage Therapist
Tea House Spa
05.1997 - 11.2017
- Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas, TX05-1988
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Patient care and companionship
- Mobility assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Active listening
- Empathetic listening
- Strong ethics
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Caregiver
Mike Sinnott
05.2025 - 10.2025
Caregiver
Brian Hart (IHSS)
10.2020 - 04.2025
Personal Babysitter
Amanda
02.2020 - 08.2020
Nanny
Craig and Bee Pegano
09.2019 - 07.2020
Nanny
Jennifer Bowman
04.2019 - 08.2019
Massage Therapist
Tea House Spa
05.1997 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas State University