Lorraine See
Romney,WV
Summary
Professional caregiver with significant experience in providing compassionate and effective support to individuals in need. Known for strong collaborative skills and adaptability, ensuring smooth team operations and consistent results. Expertise in personal care, medication administration, and emotional support, combined with reliable and flexible approach to ever-changing demands. Focused on creating positive impact and enhancing quality of life for those served. Professional care worker with extensive experience in providing compassionate and personalized support to individuals. Recognized for collaborative approach and achieving positive outcomes in client care. Reliable team member known for adaptability and commitment to meeting changing needs, with skills in patient care and problem-solving.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Choice Care at Home
Keyser, WV
08.2016 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients in developing and maintaining independence through personalized care plans.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community activities.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing trust and communication.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Demonstrated empathy and understanding while addressing the diverse cultural, social, emotional, or intellectual needs of each patient.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge within the direct care field through regular training sessions and workshops to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and independence.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Educated patients on self-care practices with the goal of increasing independence levels where appropriate.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing personalized care plans, maximizing patient outcomes.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided transportation services for patients'' appointments with healthcare providers or community-based events as needed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- 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.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Education
Chesapeake Senior High
Pasadena, MDSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- CPR certified
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional support
- First aid and safety
- Care plan assessment
- Nutrition monitoring
- Progress documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Client safety and first aid
- State regulations
- Compassionate client care
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Choice Care at Home
08.2016 - Current
Chesapeake Senior High