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Lisa Carman

Sandown,New Hampshire

Summary

Dedicated Home Care Provider with Visiting Angels Home Care, skilled in compassionate caregiving and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient comfort through tailored emotional support and meticulous meal preparation, significantly improving overall health. Proven ability to build strong relationships and maintain accurate client documentation, ensuring dignity and respect in all interactions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider

Visiting Angels Home Care
05.2016 - Current
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • 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.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
  • Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, contributing to improved overall health for patients.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times, helping patients cope with illness or disability-related stressors more effectively.
  • Facilitated recovery by assisting patients with physical therapy exercises and mobility support.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
01-2026

Skills

  • Direct Patient Support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Client documentation
  • Dementia care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Care plan adherence
  • Respite care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Medication monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building
  • Bedbound patient care
  • Patient comfort measures
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Compassionate client care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient assistance
  • Cognitive behavioral support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Documentation
  • ADL support

Accomplishments

    Raised 4 children to adulthood, homeschooling them throughout. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

    Customer service/communication skills.

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Visiting Angels Home Care
05.2016 - Current

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Human Services

Southern New Hampshire University
Lisa Carman