Lori Quade
Caregiver/QMAP
Loveland,CO
Summary
Seasoned personal care assistant with extensive experience providing empathetic care to individuals in assisted living settings. Proficient in creating supportive and safe environments for individuals with diverse needs, including mobility assistance and emotional support. Adept at working closely with healthcare teams to monitor patient conditions and contribute to personalized care plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/QMAP
Terry Lake Assisted Living
Ft. Collins, CO
08.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered, and other pertinent information. Observed changes in behavior or physical condition, reported concerns to supervisor, and documented.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability by improving their outlook through compassionate care.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair, while following safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care, such as laundry and changing linens, cleaning surfaces, and washing dishes, while maintaining a clean and well-organized environment for clients' happiness and safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients, and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Caregiver
Aspen House Assisted Living
Loveland, CO
12.2017 - 08.2021
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thompson Valley High School
Loveland, CO05-1988
Dementia Training -
Relias Training
LovelandSkills
- HIPAA Compliance, Documentation, Incident Reporting, Medication Administration (QMAP)
- ADL Assistance, Mobility Assist
- Behavioral Management, Dementia Care, Behavior Redirection
- Meal Preparation and Housekeeping
- Respectful and Compassionate, Emotional Support
- First aid and safety
- Dependable and Responsible, Multitasking and Organization, Time Management
Timeline
Caregiver/QMAP
Terry Lake Assisted Living
08.2021 - 09.2024
Caregiver
Aspen House Assisted Living
12.2017 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Thompson Valley High School
Dementia Training -
Relias Training
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