Madison Knutson
La Farge,WI
Summary
Compassionate Elderly Caregiver known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in personalized care planning, medication management, and companionship, ensuring comfort and safety of clients at all times. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, leveraging these soft skills to connect with clients and provide exceptional care tailored to individual needs throughout their daily life. Provide exceptional care and daily activities to the residents to keep them happy and healthy and as engaged as possible!
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Laundry
Vernon Memorial Hospital
Viroqua, Wisconsin
11.2024 - Current
- Performed housekeeping tasks including laundry and room cleaning duties.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Maintained accurate records of laundry services, supplies and inventory.
- Provided laundry services such as washing clothes or folding linens.
- Cleaned lint traps after every load of laundry was completed.
- Dropped off and picked up towels from laundry station.
- Separated and sorted dirty laundry.
- Assisted with laundry duties like washing sheets and towels.
- Identified, sorted and loaded laundry items for washing machines.
- Kept accurate records of all laundry operations.
Lead Caregiver
Campbell Family Homes Llc
Viroqua, Wisconsin
01.2020 - 11.2024
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Encouraged independence among elderly clients through teaching them basic skills such as cooking meals, using technology.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided leadership and guidance to Caregivers, ensuring proper care of elderly patients.
- Conducted regular meetings with family members of residents to discuss any changes or updates in their health conditions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, pharmacists. to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Coordinated activities such as outings and recreational activities that promote physical fitness among the elderly population.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided personal hygiene assistance to residents.
Resident Care Aide
Wi Med Employ
Grafton, Wisconsin
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Encouraged socialization among residents through group activities, events, outings when applicable.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare professionals regarding resident progress and needs.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the supervisor or nurse.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Answered call bells promptly, communicated needs and concerns of residents to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Dietary Aide
Sugar Loaf Senior Living
Winona, Minnesota
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Gathered soiled tablecloths and dietary linens and delivered to laundry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westby High School
Westby, WI06-2015
Skills
- Memory Care experience/healthcare experience
- Activity planning experience
- Cbrf/med certified
- Alzheimer's and dementia experience
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Client transportation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Emotional support
- Patient care and companionship
- Stress management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Physical therapy support
- Dependable and responsible
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Respectful and compassionate
- Patient assessments
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Basic housekeeping
- Resident empowerment
Timeline
Laundry
Vernon Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Lead Caregiver
Campbell Family Homes Llc
01.2020 - 11.2024
Resident Care Aide
Wi Med Employ
01.2017 - 01.2020
Dietary Aide
Sugar Loaf Senior Living
03.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Westby High School