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Melissa Pritt

Bel Air,MD

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Hart Heritage Estates, enhancing resident well-being through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in medication management and fostering trust, I effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to implement tailored care plans, ensuring dignity and independence for clients while promoting a vibrant community atmosphere.

Overview

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Work History

Companion

Hart Heritage Estates
2000 - 2004
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity among residents.
  • Engaged residents in social and recreational activities, fostering community connections.
  • Monitored resident well-being and reported changes to healthcare staff promptly.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to residents, enhancing quality of life.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans for residents.
  • Trained new staff on resident engagement techniques and care procedures effectively.
  • Implemented feedback from families to improve service delivery and resident satisfaction.
  • Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
  • Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks routinely.
  • Encouraged independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each client''s unique abilities and limitations.
  • Promoted a sense of belonging for clients by engaging them in meaningful conversations about their lives, hobbies, or experiences.
  • Supported families by maintaining clear communication about their loved one''s progress and overall health status.
  • Organized important documents related to healthcare, finances, or legal matters for easy access by clients or their family members when needed.
  • Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients through attentive listening skills and genuine empathy towards their personal struggles.
  • Educated clients on wellness practices such as exercise routines or relaxation techniques for improved quality of life.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times, acting as a consistent and reliable source of companionship for clients.
  • Assisted elderly clients in daily activities, physical transfers, and care for incontinence.
  • Provided reliable transportation for medical appointments, errands, and social outings to support client engagement in the community.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal client care plans were implemented effectively.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and companionship.
  • Managed medications accurately according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages were administered for optimal results.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, contributing to the overall health of clients.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between all members of the caregiving team, contributing to a cohesive support network for the client.
  • Washed floors, vacuumed and disposed of garbage.
  • Ensured safety of clients through diligent monitoring of their physical and emotional needs.
  • Developed personalized recreational activities that catered to individual interests, fostering mental stimulation and enjoyment.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.

Education

No Degree - Basic Computer And Literacy Skills

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Associate of Arts - G.E.D

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD
04.1999

Skills

  • Decision-making support
  • Resilience strengthening
  • Task delegation
  • Empathy development
  • Reliability assurance
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Assertiveness training
  • Humor infusion
  • Goal-setting guidance
  • Teamwork facilitation
  • Problem-solving assistance
  • Memory improvement
  • Resourcefulness expansion
  • Trust building
  • Etiquette mastery
  • Self-awareness cultivation
  • Patience reinforcement
  • Personalized care
  • Motivation encouragement
  • Boundary establishment
  • Adaptability enhancement
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Strong ethics
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Direct patient care
  • Team collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Dementia care
  • Safety awareness
  • Compassionate care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Compassionate communication
  • Relationship building
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Social interaction
  • Patient companionship
  • Emotional support
  • Flexible schedule
  • Patient assessments
  • End-of-life care
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Client documentation
  • Meal preparation
  • Supportive companionship
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documentation
  • ADL assistance
  • Medication management
  • Patient management
  • Incident reporting
  • Client transportation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Special needs care
  • PPE usage
  • Patient advocacy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Care plan management
  • Care plan assessment
  • Records management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Stress management
  • Records maintenance
  • Case management
  • Progress documentation
  • Medical records management
  • Nutrition
  • Care plan adherence
  • Disability support
  • Language fluency
  • Physical therapy support
  • EMR / EHR
  • Medical office administration
  • Indirect patient care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Incapacitation care
  • Case management experience
  • Resident empowerment
  • Empathetic listening

Certification

Basic Computer and Literacy Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Certificate

Timeline

Companion

Hart Heritage Estates
2000 - 2004

No Degree - Basic Computer And Literacy Skills

Anne Arundel Community College

Associate of Arts - G.E.D

Harford Community College
Melissa Pritt