Lorna Dolan
Butte,MT
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
A Plus Healthcare
Butte, MT
04.2020 - Current
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Dietary Aide
Copper Ridge Health Care
Butte, Montana
02.2014 - 02.2020
- Assisted in menu planning based on resident and patient preferences and dietary requirements.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Gathered soiled tablecloths and dietary linens and delivered to laundry.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation, and food handling guidelines
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
Education
GED -
G.E.D
Butte, MT04-2012
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Patient awareness
- Activities of daily living support
- Compassionate patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Fall prevention
- Light housekeeping
- Behavior redirection
- Memory care techniques
- CPR certified
- Dressing assistance
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Nutrition monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Household tasks
- Nutrition planning
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
A Plus Healthcare
04.2020 - Current
Dietary Aide
Copper Ridge Health Care
02.2014 - 02.2020
GED -
G.E.D