Leslie Vaughn
Modesto,CA
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Reliable [Job Title] enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering [Number] years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Experienced Caregiver accustomed to administering bedside and personal care, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Devoted [Job Title], providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions. Committed Caregiver offer years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
End of Life Doula/Private Caregiver
Self-employeed
06.2010 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Orthopedic Technician
Stockton Orthopedics
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Prepared and passed instruments, sutures and supplies needed in operative procedure and maintained correct count.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
- Worked with vendors to source diverse materials and items for use during device fabrication processes.
- Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
- Determined most appropriate materials to be used in creating patient prosthetic limbs based on careful reviews of order specifications and patient medical histories.
- Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
- Maintained consistent work environment, overseeing intricate daily tasks with minimal supervision.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Orthopedic Technician
Ortho Med
04.2004 - 06.2007
- Decontaminated all equipment, instruments and supplies and cleaned and stocked carts, rooms and changed linen, as required.
- Assessed patient comfort related to cast and splints and assisted with comfort measures.
- Prepared and passed instruments, sutures and supplies needed in operative procedure and maintained correct count.
- Set up orthopedic fracture tables for casting procedures and applied variety of plaster and fiberglass casting, splints, braces, soft goods and skin and skeletal traction.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes and instructed patients on proper crutch and cane walking.
- Fitted appliances onto patients and made necessary adjustments.
- Constructed or received casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns.
- Maintained consistent work environment, overseeing intricate daily tasks with minimal supervision.
- Handled tools and machinery with caution and precision to avoid costly mistakes and safety accidents.
- Worked with vendors to source diverse materials and items for use during device fabrication processes.
- Maintained organized, neat workspace and removed all waste and debris to promote efficiency and optimal productivity.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Ortho Tech Program Instructor
Abrahms College
01.2005 - 05.2007
- Leveraged program curriculum and materials to plan and implement enrichment activities that aligned with program goals.
- Led group of students in instructional setting, maintaining high standards for safety.
- Recorded and edited videos to facilitate remote learning.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
- Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout training process.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Developed effective training plans in splinting, casting, bracing, wound care, and patient education
- Developed individualized training plans to achieve staff readiness.
- Tracked attendance and evaluated progress for assigned trainees.
- Implemented diverse instructional methods, optimizing trainee engagement.
- Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
- Scheduled and taught in class courses to increase learning opportunities.
Education
No Degree -
Doulagivers Institute
OnlineNo Degree -
Abrahms College
Modesto02.2004
CNA/Home Health - CNA/Home Health
Modesto City Schools Adult Education
Modesto, CA1995
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Client Documentation
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Status Updates
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Developing Client Trust
- ADLs Assistance
- Personal Grooming Care
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Isolation Precautions
- Multitasking and Organization
- Infection Control Procedures
- Clean Living Spaces
- Progressive Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Community Activities
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Prosthetic Attachment and Removal
- Proper Staffing
- Safety Behaviors
- Care Plan Assessment
- Physical Therapy Administration
- Compassionate Communication
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Individual Service Plans
- Personal Care Assistance
- Patient Rapport
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Client Requirements
- Mobility Support
- Medical Reminders
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Strong Ethics
- Patient Assessments
- Attentive to People
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- Dietary Needs
- Heavy Lifting
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Dining Room Support
- Household Management
- Personal Oxygen Delivery
- Patient Care
- Independent Living
- Ambulating Patients
- Medical Records Management
- Time Management
- Ability to Lift
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Patient Management
- Client Transportation
- Healthy Eating
- Communication Assistance
- Records Maintenance
- Behavior Redirection
- Progress Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
End of Life Doula/Private Caregiver
Self-employeed
06.2010 - Current
Orthopedic Technician
Stockton Orthopedics
05.2008 - 10.2008
Ortho Tech Program Instructor
Abrahms College
01.2005 - 05.2007
Orthopedic Technician
Ortho Med
04.2004 - 06.2007
No Degree -
Doulagivers Institute
No Degree -
Abrahms College
CNA/Home Health - CNA/Home Health
Modesto City Schools Adult Education
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