Melissa Wedlund
Jarrell,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in elderly and special needs care, including dementia and Alzheimer's support. Proven track record of improving client quality of life through personalized emotional support and efficient management of healthcare needs. Excelled in medication management and emergency response, strong problem-solving and empathetic listening skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Caregiver Contractor
Kim DeBaere
12.2021 - 12.2023
Meal preparation
Companionship
Dr. Appointments
Physical Activity
Vital Signs
Light House keeping
Hygiene
Transferring
Medication Management
Independent Caregiver
Kathy Ryan
01.2019 - 08.2021
Prepared meals
Medication management
Exercises
Companionship
Light housekeeping
Hygiene
Dr Appointments
Leisure outings
Receptionist/Collections
Austin Gastroenterology
01.1998 - 12.2020
Answered phone, Scheduled appointments, check in patients, pre authorizations, mailing room, medical records, medical collections. Helped in other positions when employees were out.
Receptionist/Collections
Austin ENT Clinic
12.1984 - 12.1998
Medical collections, filings claims, answered phones, pre authorizations, vital signs, scheduled appointments, mail room, data entry.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Secretarial
SER Jobs For Progress
Corpus Christi, TX04.1983
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Alzheimer's care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping duties
- Behavioral management
- Medical appointment coordination
- Diabetes management
- Incontinence care
- Transportation services
- Disability support
- Nutrition management
- Physical therapy support
- Hospice care
- Chronic illness management
- Fall prevention
- Oxygen therapy
- 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
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Relationship building
- Housekeeping
- Flexible schedule
- COVID-19 safety policies
- End-of-life care
- Client documentation
- Basic housekeeping
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation
- Incident reporting
- Behavior redirection
- Client transportation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Special needs care
- Mobility assistance
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- Language fluency
- Patient care and companionship
- Dining room support
- Community activities
- Daily living activities assistance
- Patient mobility assistance
- Empathetic listening
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Independent Caregiver Contractor
Kim DeBaere
12.2021 - 12.2023
Independent Caregiver
Kathy Ryan
01.2019 - 08.2021
Receptionist/Collections
Austin Gastroenterology
01.1998 - 12.2020
Receptionist/Collections
Austin ENT Clinic
12.1984 - 12.1998
Certificate Of Completion - Secretarial
SER Jobs For Progress
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