Melisa Foster
Willamina,OR
Summary
Motivated Peer Support Specialist dedicated to coaching customers through life changes. Creates customized, structured support plans. Energetic and friendly with strong relationship-building skills.
Caring community health worker looking to bring several years' experience in the field to a challenging new role. Focused on assisting community members with close support and vital education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Alliance services
Newberg, Oregon
03.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
Home Care Provider
Northwest Senior And Disability Services
Dallas, Oregon
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Home Care Provider
Always at HomeCare
McMinnville, Oregon
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
- Provided companionship through conversation and recreational activities.
Caregiver
Fircrest Senior Living
McMinnville, Oregon
11.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Medication Aide/Caregiver
Deer Meadows
Sheridan, Oregon
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Education
GED -
McMinnville Community College
McMinnville, Oregon01-2000
Skills
- Client documentation
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- Personal hygiene support
- Housekeeping
- Recording vital signs
- Wound care
- Mobility assistance
- Patient assistance
- Care plan assessment
- Progress documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Dementia care
- Care plan management
- Behavioral management
- Patient transportation
- Compassionate client care
- Behavior redirection
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- First aid and safety
- Toileting assistance
- Medication monitoring
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Alliance services
03.2023 - Current
Home Care Provider
Northwest Senior And Disability Services
04.2022 - Current
Home Care Provider
Always at HomeCare
09.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Fircrest Senior Living
11.2018 - 04.2022
Medication Aide/Caregiver
Deer Meadows
05.2016 - 11.2018
GED -
McMinnville Community College