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LAUREN CLAYTON
Beach City,TX
Summary
Empathetic social service professional with a heart for helping people in need. Extensive experience in caretaking of elderly with dementia as well as adolescents in residential treatment. Passionate about building trust and rapport with other human beings through a non-judgmental approach, patient demeanor, and compassionate interpersonal skills. Well-versed in crisis management, treatment planning, and assessing needs to provide appropriate resources.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Merilyn WeirBeach City, TX
In-Home Senior Caregiver
05.2020 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Assisted patient with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Developed rapport with client in order to properly intervene in crisis and create safe and trusting environment for care
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and well-researched instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Completed 24/7 entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to client's home to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
San Marcos Treatment CenterSan Marcos, TX
Mental Health Technician
02.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Escorted up to 10 patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support
Ivar's River Pub
Lead Bartender
03.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Engaged in constant small talk with customers to build rapport and earn repeat business
- Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions
- Trained multiple new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation requirements.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, providing pleasant dining experience to customers and smoothing process for wait staff
BJ's Brewhouse
Wait Staff Member
02.2015 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
Education
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Science from Social Sciences
05.2022
Skills
- Compassionate Client Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Encouragement and Motivation
- Behavior Observation
- Restraint Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Recreational Activity Planning
- Inpatient Treatment
- Mental Health Assessment
- Clinical Documentation and Daily Logs
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Merilyn Weir
05.2020 - 02.2023
Mental Health Technician
San Marcos Treatment Center
02.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Bartender
Ivar's River Pub
03.2018 - 02.2019
Wait Staff Member
BJ's Brewhouse
02.2015 - 01.2017
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science from Social Sciences
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