Linda Mank
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
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.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Quality Senior Care
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Optimized meal planning according to dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits for improved health outcomes.
- Managed household duties for clients, ensuring a clean and organized environment conducive to their wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Implemented creative strategies to keep clients engaged in activities that promoted cognitive functioning and mental stimulation.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
- Provided emotional support for clients during difficult times, fostering trust and strong rapport.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unforeseen issues or complications in the caregiving process effectively.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to take breaks and focus on personal needs while maintaining a high level of care for their loved one.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling accurate reporting to family members and healthcare professionals involved in their care plan.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure effective communication regarding the care plan and any necessary adjustments.
- Served as an advocate for the rights of elderly individuals receiving personal care services within their home environments.
- Increased comfort levels for clients with disabilities by implementing customized care plans.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- 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.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Life Skills Program
Community Resources Network Of Florida
11.2014 - 06.2021
- Fostered safe space where all voices were valued during class discussions concerning diverse topics relevant to life skill development.
- Provided ongoing feedback to parents, ensuring open communication regarding student progress.
- Improved student confidence and self-esteem through compassionate support and guidance.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities to remain up to date on best practices within field of life skills education.
- Facilitated social skills development through group activities and peer interactions.
- Organized community-based outings to promote real-world application of learned life skills.
- Assisted special needs students with daily tasks to foster independence and personal growth.
- Guided students as they honed essential communication abilities through role-play and other interactive activities, preparing them for real-world situations requiring effective interpersonal exchanges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans for student success.
- Coordinated with other faculty members on integrating life skills components across multiple subject areas.
- Created customized visual aids to simplify complex concepts for improved comprehension among diverse learners.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies that equipped students with essential planning abilities for future success in work settings or higher education contexts.
- Enhanced students'' life skills by implementing practical exercises and real-life scenarios in lessons.
- Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
- Evaluated student needs and adjusted teaching methods accordingly, resulting in increased engagement and participation.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect essential for personal growth.
- Incorporated stress management techniques into curriculum for enhanced mental wellbeing of students.
- Monitored individual student progress using assessments tailored to each unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Encouraged healthy decision-making processes, supporting students as they navigated various challenges related to their daily lives, relationships, or academic pursuits.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Shared Living Provider
Residential Resources
06.2005 - 03.2014
- Organized social activities and community outings for residents to enhance their quality of life.
- Ensured clear communication between residents, their families, healthcare providers by maintaining thorough documentation of updates and progress reports.
- Assisted residents in achieving personal goals by providing guidance, encouragement, and resources.
- Supported residents in maintaining personal hygiene routines including bathing assistance or grooming tasks where required.
- Coordinated respite services when needed to ensure continuity of care during absences or temporary changes in staffing arrangements.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through nutritious meal planning, regular exercise routines, and stress management techniques.
- Enhanced residents'' daily living experience by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted residents in building and maintaining positive relationships with family members, friends, and community members to enhance overall wellbeing.
- Provided transportation as needed for medical appointments, errands or recreational activities.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a trusting and supportive living environment.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care when necessary while working closely with hospice teams to ensure comfort measures were implemented effectively.
- Served as role model for other staff members by demonstrating a strong work ethic, adherence to ethical guidelines, and commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed physical, emotional, and social needs of each resident.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable home for individuals, ensuring compliance with all regulations and guidelines.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within field of shared living services.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident's abilities and limitations in order to adjust care plans accordingly for optimal outcomes.
- Managed household budgets responsibly, keeping accurate record of expenses while ensuring essential needs were met.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Crma Tech/Crma Tech/Caregiver Attendant
Mobius Inc.
01.1994 - 06.2005
- Ensured accurate identification of key risks through careful review of client information and thorough understanding of their business operations.
- Improved CRMA processes by implementing risk assessment techniques and monitoring procedures.
- Established reputation for excellence in CRMA by consistently meeting deadlines, producing high-quality work, and demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medications and treatments on assigned residents.
- Managed medication in accordance with policies and procedures related to correct resident, medication, dosage, form and time.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing CRMA performance and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Assisted with returning, destroying and ordering medications.
- Administered ordered medications and treatments to assigned residents.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Increased patient mobility through physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times, fostering positive relationships.
- Promoted continuity of care by updating family members on changes in patient''s condition or treatment plan.
- Supported patients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of client's wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home, hospital, and other care settings by coordinating services and sharing information with relevant parties.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved quality of life.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques, empowering them to participate in their loved one''s care effectively.
- Administered medications accurately, contributing to overall health and well-being of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and empathizing with their experiences.
- Assisted patients in managing chronic conditions, helping them develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes and coordinated care.
- Organized recreational activities for patients'' mental stimulation and social engagement, enhancing their quality of life.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, MA06.1972
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Bathing Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Social interaction
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Medication organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Transportation Services
- Dementia Care
- Bedridden care
- Client documentation
- Alzheimer's Care
- Medication Management
- First aid and safety
- Safe Driving
- Grooming assistance
- Nutrition knowledge
- Patient Care
- Incontinence care
- Recreational Activities
- Dependable and Responsible
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Relationship Building
- Basic Housekeeping
- Compassionate communication
- Documentation
- Medical Records Management
- End of life care
- ADL Assistance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Fast Learner
- Meal Planning and Preparation
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Quality Senior Care
06.2023 - 03.2024
Life Skills Program
Community Resources Network Of Florida
11.2014 - 06.2021
Shared Living Provider
Residential Resources
06.2005 - 03.2014
Crma Tech/Crma Tech/Caregiver Attendant
Mobius Inc.
01.1994 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
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