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Madonna Kehoe

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Easy Living Home Care, specializing in compassionate support for clients with dementia and Alzheimer's. Proven ability to develop customized care plans and foster strong relationships, ensuring emotional well-being. Skilled in medication distribution and effective communication, enhancing clients' quality of life through attentive and reliable service.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Caretaker

Easy Living Home Care
07.2015 - 11.2025
  • Managed various household duties, including grocery shopping, meal preparation, laundry, and errands.
  • Communicated effectively with family members regarding client updates or concerns about their loved one''s wellbeing.
  • Assured adherence to professional ethics guidelines while maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information related to clients'' personal lives.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper medication administration and overall health monitoring.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in accommodating client requests, adapting schedules, and managing the household efficiently in various situations.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility exercises.
  • Enhanced living conditions for clients through meticulous housekeeping, maintenance, and organization tasks.
  • Monitored clients'' progress regularly, adjusting care plans accordingly to optimize well-being and quality of life.
  • Developed customized care plans based on individual assessments of clients'' physical and emotional needs.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients and their families to provide comprehensive care and support.

Home Caregiver

The Phillips Family
07.2013 - 03.2018
  • Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
  • Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
  • Delivered timely transportation services for medical appointments, grocery shopping, social events, or other necessary errands.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Maintained detailed records of client information, including medical history, personal preferences, goals, and care plan updates.

Youth Facility Manager

Tanager Place
04.1994 - 05.2013
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to families and live-in clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving strategies and building resilience within the family unit.
  • Enhanced clients'' coping skills through cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
  • Addressed intergenerational trauma within families by implementing culturally sensitive interventions that promote healing across generations.
  • Supported parents in navigating challenging situations such as divorce or custody disputes, reducing stressors in the family system.
  • Led workshops focused on topics such as communication skills, conflict resolution, and stress management, enhancing participants'' overall wellbeing.
  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies for families in distress, leading to stabilization and improved functioning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, IA
05-1996

Associate of Arts - Community Corrections

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
12-1993

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Transportation assistance
  • Parkinson's care
  • Hospice support
  • Medication distribution
  • Personal hygien
  • Medication reminders
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Caregiver Certification from Caregiver Training University.
  • Fully Trained in Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Loss care.
  • Fully trained in Stroke Survivor Care.
  • Fully trained in Parkinson's Disease care.
  • Fully trained in all Nutrition, Medications Monitoring, and Poly -pharmacy, and Safety.

Certification

  • Certified Caregiver from Caregiver Training University - 8/2025.
  • Active First Aid & CPR certifications.


Timeline

Home Caretaker

Easy Living Home Care
07.2015 - 11.2025

Home Caregiver

The Phillips Family
07.2013 - 03.2018

Youth Facility Manager

Tanager Place
04.1994 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Mount Mercy University

Associate of Arts - Community Corrections

Kirkwood Community College

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