Laura McCoy
Janesville,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate, with a proven track record at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, I excel in providing exceptional patient care and emotional support. My expertise in dementia care and ability to foster long-term professional relationships have significantly enhanced patient comfort and well-being, demonstrating a commitment to improving clients' quality of life.
Professional caregiver with commitment to delivering high standards of care and support. Extensive experience in assisting clients with daily tasks, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and caring nature valued by employers.
Offering caring and supportive approach, eager to learn and develop in caregiving environment. Delivers ability to quickly grasp essential caregiving techniques, including personal care and household tasks. Ready to use and develop communication and organizational skills in Home Healthcare Provider role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Provider
Senior Christians
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Home Healthcare Provider
Cedar Crest Nursing Home
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Home Care Aide
Roberta Raines Brooks
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Responded promptly during emergency situations following established protocols that ultimately kept the clients safe from harm.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant
Center For Employment Training
Chicago, IL08-2007
GED -
Malcolm X Community College
Chicago, IL01-2005
Skills
- Dementia care
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping tasks
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Recording vital signs
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Client documentation
- Emotional support
- Verbal and written communication
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- End-of-life care
- Mobility assistance
- Progress documentation
- Hospice care
- Alzheimer's care
- Home safety assessments
- Patient activity planning
- Toileting assistance
- Patient assistance
- Light exercise assistance
- Client safety and first aid
- Personal hygiene support
- Bedbound patient care
- Bedside care
- Mobility support
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association or other recognized bodies.
- Personal Care Aide Certification (PCA) - Various state health departments or private organizations.
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Direct Support Professional Certification – National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- Home Care Aide Certification (HCA-C) - Department of Social and Health Services or equivalent state body.
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
- HCA - Home Care Aide
Have 30+ years experience in Home Healthcare and Nursing Home care.
I started the Home Healthcare 30+ years ago, I first worked through a company called Help@Home, HOME HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. at the time i also had a elderly grandmother that i love very much so i was also taking care of her. Once i started doing the HomeHealthcare i loved it not only taking care of the elderly but you get to know the people and you develope a bond and to me that is so BEAUTIFUL.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Senior Christians
04.2024 - 09.2024
Home Healthcare Provider
Cedar Crest Nursing Home
08.2021 - 06.2022
Home Care Aide
Roberta Raines Brooks
06.2017 - 05.2022
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
- Dementia Care Certification - Alzheimer's Association or other recognized bodies.
- Personal Care Aide Certification (PCA) - Various state health departments or private organizations.
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Direct Support Professional Certification – National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- Home Care Aide Certification (HCA-C) - Department of Social and Health Services or equivalent state body.
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
- HCA - Home Care Aide
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant
Center For Employment Training
GED -
Malcolm X Community College
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