Lori Michael
Bend,OR
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. 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.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Caregiver
Connie Carstens
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients during nighttime hours, fostering a sense of security and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
In Home Caregiver (Client: Sue Hopkins)
Self Employed
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Overnight Caregiver
Richard Dirk (Deceased)
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients during nighttime hours, fostering a sense of security and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Established regular routines for bedtime preparation, creating a calming atmosphere conducive to restful sleep.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for clients, promoting a healthy environment for restful sleep.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
24 Hour Live In Home Care
Heidi Schmitt
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Improved client satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various needs.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Caregiver
Sparkling R Ranch Sharon & Ray Ruppel
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Caregiver
Precious Moments Adult Foster Care Chris Fox
01.2011 - 03.2016
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Elderly Caregiver
Self Maxine Montgomery
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
Caregiver
Self Cared For 5 Elderly Individuals
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Caregiver
Life Lending Adult Care
07.2003 - 06.2005
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Resident Manager
Ronald McDonald House
02.1998 - 06.2003
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
- Created detailed reports on resident feedback, allowing for targeted improvements in service delivery.
- Enhanced the living experience for residents by establishing strong relationships with local businesses and community groups.
- Organized volunteer opportunities for residents interested in giving back to their community.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback, resulting in improved job satisfaction and increased retention rates.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for service staff, resulting in improved performance and efficiency.
- Coordinated various events and activities to foster a sense of community among residents.
- Maintained up-to-date records on all resident interactions, facilitating easy access to pertinent information when needed.
- Generated professional networks by engaging in professional, industry and government organizations.
- Fostered positive relations with vendors by negotiating contracts that benefited both parties financially while maintaining high-quality services for residents.
- Leveraged social media platforms effectively to promote upcoming events and important announcements within the community.
- Oversaw daily operations of the Resident Services Department, ensuring smooth functioning at all times.
- Conducted regular inspections of both interior and exterior of properties for damage.
- Planned special events such as lotteries, dedications and project tours.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Charles Medical Center
08.1990 - 01.1997
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Enhanced patient safety by monitoring vital signs and reporting any changes to supervising nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques, empowering them to take an active role in their health management.
- Preserved a clean living environment through thorough housekeeping duties, promoting overall well-being for the patient.
- Contributed to the development of individualized care plans, collaborating with medical professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented potential complications by promptly identifying symptoms requiring immediate intervention or escalation.
- Assisted in the development of more efficient care routines, streamlining processes to maximize time spent on direct patient care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and consistently exceeding expectations in service delivery.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, contributing valuable information for ongoing care plan adjustments.
- Delivered exceptional patient care while working closely with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with medical professionals during patient assessments and evaluations, providing accurate information for comprehensive treatment planning.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, supporting them during transfers and ambulation for increased independence.
- Aided in meal preparation adhering to dietary restrictions, ensuring nutritious meals were provided in accordance with specified guidelines.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Utilized effective non-verbal cues while communicating with cognitively impaired patients fostering understanding while reducing frustration.
- Improved patient comfort by providing high-quality personal care and assistance with daily activities.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Ensured timely completion of necessary tasks by managing time effectively and prioritizing responsibilities according to urgency.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations in all documentation and communication.
- Promoted a positive environment by engaging patients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Associate of Arts -
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKAssociate of Arts -
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, ORHigh School Diploma -
Thurston High School
Springfield, OR06.1973
Skills
- AR/AP
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Special Needs Care
- Care Plan Adherence
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Medical record-keeping
- Condition Monitoring
- Medical Records Management
- Medication Management
- Nutrition knowledge
- Basic Housekeeping
- Alzheimer's Care
- Fast Learner
- Supportive Companionship
- Light Housekeeping
- End of life care
- Schedule Management
- Physical therapy support
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Adaptable approach
- Personal Care Worker
- Bedside manner
- Direct Patient Care
- Resident Care Associate
- Incident Reporting
- Personal Care Aide
- Cooking meals
- Convalescence Support
- Client Education
- Emotional Support
- ADL Assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Diet and Nutrition
- Elderly Care
- Bedside Care
- Incontinence care
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Client satisfaction
- Meal Preparation
- Injury Prevention
- Compassionate Care
- Assisting with mobility
- HIPAA Compliance
- Safety Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- First aid and safety
- Patient Assessments
- Behavior redirection
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem Identification
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Patient Care
Timeline
Overnight Caregiver
Connie Carstens
01.2024 - 03.2024
Overnight Caregiver
Richard Dirk (Deceased)
01.2023 - 09.2023
In Home Caregiver (Client: Sue Hopkins)
Self Employed
01.2021 - 01.2024
24 Hour Live In Home Care
Heidi Schmitt
01.2018 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Sparkling R Ranch Sharon & Ray Ruppel
01.2016 - 10.2017
Caregiver
Precious Moments Adult Foster Care Chris Fox
01.2011 - 03.2016
Elderly Caregiver
Self Maxine Montgomery
07.2007 - 12.2011
Caregiver
Self Cared For 5 Elderly Individuals
01.2005 - 06.2007
Caregiver
Life Lending Adult Care
07.2003 - 06.2005
Resident Manager
Ronald McDonald House
02.1998 - 06.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant
Saint Charles Medical Center
08.1990 - 01.1997
Associate of Arts -
University of Alaska Anchorage
Associate of Arts -
Central Oregon Community College
High School Diploma -
Thurston High School