Melanie Chase
Riverton,WY
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Caregiver
N/A
Riverton, WY
02.2015 - Current
- Encouraged physical activity through walks outside or simple exercises indoors.
- Prepared nutritious meals for family members following dietary guidelines.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose during caregiving sessions.
- Performed basic grooming tasks including bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Administered medications per physician orders while ensuring accuracy and documentation of all treatments and medications given.
Caregiver
State of Wyoming
Riverton, Wyoming
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Paraprofessional
School District 25
Riverton, WY
08.2006 - 05.2015
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
Skills
- Alzheimer's care
- Chronic illness management
- Care team coordination
- Speech therapy support
- Developmental disability care
- Meal preparation
Timeline
Caregiver
State of Wyoming
04.2019 - 09.2021
Family Caregiver
N/A
02.2015 - Current
Paraprofessional
School District 25
08.2006 - 05.2015
Similar Profiles
Ewan DimayaEwan Dimaya
Private Piano Teacher at N/APrivate Piano Teacher at N/A
Kilee EvansKilee Evans
Ghostwriter at N/AGhostwriter at N/A
THOMAS BrownTHOMAS Brown
Retired at N/aRetired at N/a
Michelle L PorcheMichelle L Porche
Homemaker and Mother at N/AHomemaker and Mother at N/A
Nathan ChildersNathan Childers
Heavy Equipment Operator at High Country ConstructionHeavy Equipment Operator at High Country Construction