Lucille Holmes
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Springfield,Massachusetts
Summary
To Secure employment in the field of Human Services, experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 14 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with people who suffer with addiction/Mental Illness, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Dependable Direct Care Worker with aptitude for organizing and managing client daily activities, nutrition needs and appointments. Well-versed in medication administration and basic medical care. Compassionate and empathetic to patient needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Care Worker
MHA, Mental Health Association
worthington, Springfield, Ma
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Assisting with the daily function of 5 residents who shared a home, that needed help with daily life activities
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Recovery Specialist
Spectrum Healthcare Services
Westborough, Ma
12.2014 - 04.2018
- Daily running of a Young Adult Program for men
- Accompanied to AA/NA meetings, running groups, curfew, administer random urine screens, securing and maintaining employment of clients.
- Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Conducted resident checks during day and overnight hours on regular schedule to check health and safety status.
Direct Care Worker
Perceptions Program Inc
Willimantic, CT
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Overseeing the daily function of a dual diagnosis, Co-Ed 25 bed inpatient treatment program, which consisted of men and women
- Including but not limited to: chores, medication compliance , AA/NA meetings, curfew, running groups, administer random urine screens, securing and maintaining employment of clients.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Personal Care Attendant
Allied Community Resources, 479
Willimantic, CT
09.2009 - 07.2010
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered Medications as directed by a Physician.
Assistant House manager
Willimantic, CT
10.2006 - 10.2009
- Oversee the safety and well being of fourteen clients in a female recovery living center
- Orientation and enforcement of house guidelines, including but not limited to: chores, medication compliance , AA/NA meetings, curfew, clinical outpatient, referrals and resources, transportation, administer random urine screens, securing and maintaining employment of clients.
Customer Service Representative
Wendy’s Restaurant
North Windham, CT
06.2006 - 10.2006
- Dealing directly with customers, taking food orders, operating the cash register, maintenance of food preparation area and dining room area, short order cook and grill cooking.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Provided primary customer support to internal customers.
Personal Care Attendant
Stavros HealthCare
Northampton, MA
04.2002 - 10.2005
- Assisting disabled adults with daily life skills such as cooking, shopping, cleaning, doctor's appointments, medication, and personal hygiene.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
the Human Services - Human Services
Quinebaug Valley Community College
WILLIMANTIC 01.2014 - 12.2017
Springfield Technical High School
09.1980 - 01.1984
Bachelor - Sociology
Worcester State University
Worcester, MA 01.2014 - 12.2017
Skills
Clinical quality program standards
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
MHA, Mental Health Association
02.2018 - 08.2020
Recovery Specialist
Spectrum Healthcare Services
12.2014 - 04.2018
the Human Services - Human Services
Quinebaug Valley Community College
01.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor - Sociology
Worcester State University
01.2014 - 12.2017
Direct Care Worker
Perceptions Program Inc
09.2010 - 01.2014
Personal Care Attendant
Allied Community Resources, 479
09.2009 - 07.2010
Assistant House manager
10.2006 - 10.2009
Customer Service Representative
Wendy’s Restaurant
06.2006 - 10.2006
Personal Care Attendant
Stavros HealthCare
04.2002 - 10.2005
Springfield Technical High School
09.1980 - 01.1984
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