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Overview
Work History
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Laurie Jordan

Dover,NH

Summary

Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience in providing compassionate care, daily living assistance, and emotional support to a diverse clientele in a variety of settings. Skilled in adaptive equipment use, transfer techniques, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Capable of handling routine tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, and medication reminders. Knowledgeable in elderly, dementia, hospice, palliative, and end of life care. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining client comfort and creating a safe environment through attention to detail and effective communication skills. Dependable and straightforward in my approach, ensures clients' needs are met efficiently and effectively. Helpful and cooperative with a strong love for working with people, bringing generosity, patience, and empathy to every interaction. Adept at understanding and addressing the needs of others, fostering positive relationships and creating supportive atmospheres, establishing high quality care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

GT Independence-Self Directed Care
02.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment within the home setting at all times
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing compassionate, client centered care to a diverse population of clients.
  • Helped clients with ambulation using gait belts or wheelchairs while ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Assisted clients with transfers from bed to wheelchair and other adaptive equipment
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to Caregiver duties and responsibilities.
  • Utilized problem solving skills to develop creative solutions when managing challenging behaviors.
  • Collaborated effectively with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated transportation needs for medical appointments as well as recreational outings.
  • Documented client care and activities in electronic health record.
  • Provided emotional support to clients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.

PCA/PCSP

GSIL
04.2011 - 02.2021
  • Assisted clients with eating, bathing, and grooming, supporting activities of daily living.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment within the home setting at all times.
  • Helped clients with ambulation using gait belts or wheelchairs while ensuring safety protocols were followed.
  • Demonstrated expertise in providing compassionate, client centered care to a diverse population of clients.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to Caregiver duties and responsibilities.
  • Utilized problem solving skills to develop creative solutions when managing challenging behaviors.
  • Assisted with client transfers to and from wheelchairs, beds, and exam tables.
  • Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.
  • Documented client care and activities in electronic health record.
  • Coordinated transportation needs for medical appointments as well as recreational activities.
  • Communicated with clients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Provided emotional support to clients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport

Skills

  • HIPPA compliance
  • Empathy & compassionate care
  • Emotional & social support
  • Daily living assistance
  • Adaptive equipment knowledge
  • Transfer & mobility assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Problem solving abilities
  • Reliable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptable & flexible

Timeline

PCA

GT Independence-Self Directed Care
02.2021 - Current

PCA/PCSP

GSIL
04.2011 - 02.2021

Awards

In 2002, at the Rochester Manor, I was nominated by my coworkers and won an all expenses paid trip to the healthcare convention in New Orleans. All 3 shifts voted and the top two LNA's got to go on the trip along with the facility administrator Mary Flynn.

Laurie Jordan