Leanna Edwards
Hanford,CA
Summary
I'm a dedicated, patient-focused Caregiver equipped with advanced certifications in caregiving and first aid. I have a current CPR Card and DSP II Certification. I have extensive experience gained through top-rated medical facilities specifically in the areas of Home Health and Direct Support Care. I am a compassionate, dependable and enthusiastic team player devoted to providing highest levels of care. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional DSP II
Redwood Family Care Network, Inc.
Visalia, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Direct Care Staff DSP I
Sails Group
Hanford, CA
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Provide immobile, ill, or frail clients with assistance, company, and comfort
- Administer medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Monitor the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and report changes to designated parties
- Perform personal hygiene care and housekeeping duties
- Prepare meals and assist clients with eating and drinking
- Assist with the use of incontinence products and provide bathroom visit support
- Run errands, including, shopping for groceries and basic household items
- Assist clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs, and back
- Accompany clients on trips, such as medical appointments
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
Home Health Caregiver
Caring Hands Inc. DBA Visiting Angels
- Helped clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.) Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients
- Did client’s shopping and accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Maintain and follow standard quality, safety, environmental and infection control policies and procedures
- Report any unusual incidents act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
Direct Support Caregiver
Kings Rehabilitation
- Worked with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals and doing laundry
- Assisted clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
- Completed housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying
- Helped plan client appointments and organize schedules
- Organized transportation to appointments
- Prepared meals that meet specific client dietary needs
- Encouraged client engagement in social networks and communities.
Home Health Aide
Beth Wagner
- Cared for an Elderly client with severe Type II Diabetes which caused 80% blindness, Client also had severe Alzheimer’s
- Took and recorded blood pressure, pulse, respiration, blood sugar levels, height/weight, measured and recorded
- Administered prescribed medications to patient including insulin
- Ensured accurate information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating family on client status.
Home Health Aide
Monica Mcghuey
- Helped client with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing and other daily tasks
- Performed basic health care services for client including checking vital signs and administering prescription medication
- Helped with general light housekeeping
- Made transportation arrangements as needed
- Worked with a nurses and other caregivers and in-home care professionals
- Observed and reported on patient condition.
Home Maker
- Stay at home mom raising family.
(CNA) Certified Nurse Assistant
Hacienda Health Care
- Provided personal care assistance to residents
- Including bathing, grooming, feeding and toileting
- Ability to read, understand and follow individual resident care plans
- Took and recorded blood pressure, pulse, respiration, blood sugar levels, and height/weight measured and recorded intake output
- Administered prescribed medications to residents
- Ensured accurate information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating Healthcare team on patient status.
Education
DSP II Direct Support Professional II -
CA. Department of Developmental Services
03-2022
DSP I Direct Support Professional I -
CA. Depart. Of Developmental Services
01.2021
Caregiver Basic Training -
Caregiver Training University
08.2019
Computer Applications -
Business Technology Center
06.2015
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nursing (CNA)
Hanford Adult School
06.1995
High School Diploma - General ED
Lemoore High School
06.1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Hills College
Lemoore, CASkills
- First-Aid and CPR
- DSP II Certified
- CPI Certified
- Expert Caregiver
- Chronic Disease Management
- Appointment Scheduling
- Client Transportation
- Behavioral Management
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Case Management Experience
- Behavior Redirection
- Infection Control Procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional DSP II
Redwood Family Care Network, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Direct Care Staff DSP I
Sails Group
09.2020 - 02.2021
Home Health Caregiver
Caring Hands Inc. DBA Visiting Angels
Direct Support Caregiver
Kings Rehabilitation
Home Health Aide
Beth Wagner
Home Health Aide
Monica Mcghuey
Home Maker
(CNA) Certified Nurse Assistant
Hacienda Health Care
DSP II Direct Support Professional II -
CA. Department of Developmental Services
DSP I Direct Support Professional I -
CA. Depart. Of Developmental Services
Caregiver Basic Training -
Caregiver Training University
Computer Applications -
Business Technology Center
Certified Nurses Assistant - Nursing (CNA)
Hanford Adult School
High School Diploma - General ED
Lemoore High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
West Hills College