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Laura Williamson

Union,KY

Summary

With over three decades of experience, including impactful roles at Nkd and Sunshine LLC, I excel in providing compassionate care and organizational support. My background encompasses CPR certification and proficiency in Microsoft Office, underpinned by a strong commitment to enhancing client well-being through personalized support and efficient coordination. Adept at fostering relationships and managing diverse needs, I bring a comprehensive approach to care and administrative tasks.

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Nkd
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily activities
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Empowered clients by providing education on self-care strategies and encouraging them to take an active role in their own health management.
  • Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

Family Caregiver

Sunshine Llc
  • Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with patients.
  • Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
  • Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in responding to changing patient conditions or requirements while maintaining continuity of care services.
  • Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, integrating recommendations from professionals into comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ursuline Academy
Blue Ash, OH
06.1990

Skills

    Coordinated Support for Diverse Needs

    Budget Management

    Organizational Appointment Coordination

    Familiar with Word, power point and excel

    Efficient Typist: 40 Words Per Minute

    Over thirty years sober and familiar with and active in assisting those with substance abuse and mental health crisis to find and access the help they need

    Was a peer support advocate through active heroes for multiple years

    CPR and First Aid Certification

    Was a foster parent for medically fragile children for several years

    100% service connected veteran Medically retired from the United States Army

    Volunteer at Cincinnati Vet Center

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Nkd

Family Caregiver

Sunshine Llc

High School Diploma -

Ursuline Academy
Laura Williamson