Laura Fulp
South Hill,VA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Caretaker
Consumer Direct
Skipwith, Virginia
03.2012 - Current
- Handled basic housekeeping needs for clients with limited mental or physical capacity.
- Administered basic treatments and OTC medications to meet client needs.
- Offered clients emotional support, companionship and entertainment.
- Trained clients in important care tasks and hygiene requirements.
- Laundered clothing, towels and bedsheets and replaced used bedding with fresh.
- Assisted with social connections by helping individuals use remote video applications and related technology.
- Supported individuals with disabilities through attentive care, promoting their independence and quality of life.
- Promoted independence among disabled individuals through encouraging them to perform tasks independently whenever possible.
- Monitored client's health condition on a regular basis and reported any changes to the supervisor.
- Implemented safety precautions while assisting clients with mobility issues in order to prevent injury or falls.
- Developed behavior management strategies tailored to each individual client's needs while promoting positive reinforcement techniques.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Manager
Copper Kettle
Boydton, Virginia
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Covered daily business requirements with well-organized schedule and properly delegated assignments.
- Trained staff in primary roles and strategies for exceeding goals each day.
- Supervised teams and provided clear objectives and consistent, performance-oriented policies.
Education
Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA05.2015
Skills
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Sound judgment
- Relationship building
- Team leadership
- Performance management
- Staff training
- Schedule management
- Task delegation
- Written communication
- Service delivery
- Coordination
- Emotional support
- Client communication
- Independence promotion
- Hygiene maintenance
- Patience and tact
- Safety awareness
- Condition monitoring
- Attentive to people
Timeline
Manager
Copper Kettle
09.2015 - 09.2021
Disability Caretaker
Consumer Direct
03.2012 - Current
Certification -
Southside Virginia Community College