Meaghan McAndrew
Mokena,IL
Summary
Friendly Respite Care Worker with extensive experience treating and assisting clients. Hard worker routinely assesses physical, mental and emotional conditions of clients and treats noticeable ailments. Committed to maintaining hygienic and safe environment for clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Worker
Acess.
New Lenox, IL
03.2016 - Current
- Participated in enjoyable activities with clients to provide mental stimulation.
- Provided home care and worked at care facilities.
- Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.
- Assisted patients with hygiene, diet and mobility practices.
- Assessed client physical, mental and emotional conditions as well as vital signs.
- Made transportation arrangements and accompanied clients for appointments, errands and outings.
- Assisted ill, disabled and elderly clients by providing companionship, comfort and medicine.
- Scheduled and facilitated appropriate professional intervention and treatment.
Private Homecare
Self Employed Web
Orland Park , IL
08.2018 - 12.2023
- Performed daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting for clients.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available in the home setting at all times.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Encouraged independence among clients by assisting them with self-care whenever possible.
- Managed a safe environment for the client by monitoring visitors and providing safety checks on equipment used in the home environment.
Assistant Coordinator
Trinity services
New Lenox, IL
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Participated in weekly status meetings to discuss project updates and priorities.
- Updated contact lists with relevant information about clients or partners.
- Provided administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings and responding to emails.
- Planned a curriculum for the individuals each week
- Put together binders for the individuals to work on while they weren’t working or sanding the wood
- Took individuals out on outings and planned events
- Assisted in developing processes and procedures for efficient workflows.
- Coordinated daily activities and assessed inventory needs for [Number]-person facility.
- Created reports summarizing project milestones, tasks, and accomplishments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandburg High School
Palos Heights, IL06-1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSome College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Harrington College of Design
Chicago, ILSkills
- Nutritional support
- Care Plan Development
- Disability Awareness
- CPR training
CPI training
First aid training
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Recreational Activities
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Caring Companionship
- Housekeeping
- Safety Compliance
- Physical therapy
- Emergency Response
- Medical chart documentation
- Injury Prevention
- Convalescence Support
- Patient Ambulation
- Needs Assessment
- Infection Control
- Schedule Maintenance
- Client Education
- Condition Monitoring
- Family Member Training
- Progress Tracking
- Goal Setting
Timeline
Private Homecare
Self Employed Web
08.2018 - 12.2023
Respite Care Worker
Acess.
03.2016 - Current
Assistant Coordinator
Trinity services
03.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Sandburg High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Moraine Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Harrington College of Design
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsCareer advancementPaid sick leaveStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Affiliations
- International Association of Administrative Professionals
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Society of Human Resource Management
- American Society of Safety Professionals
- International Council of Nurses