Michaella Doyon
Ellington,CT
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical, and psycho\ social conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Suzanne Longo
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Emergency Medical Responder
Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corp
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Participated in ongoing training sessions and workshops to stay current on the latest advancements in emergency medical services.
- Upheld strict adherence to protocols, regulations, and procedures for maintaining a safe working environment for both patients and staff members.
- Assessed patient stability, scene safety and communicated nature of injury or illness to treatment team.
- Communicated effectively with family members or bystanders to gather relevant information about the patient''s condition or incident details.
- Adapted to dynamic situations and adjusted treatment plans as needed when patient conditions changed or additional information became available.
- Documented accurate patient records following each call for quality assurance purposes and continuity of care within the healthcare system.
- Communicated with trauma unit personnel through medical command with vital signs, treatment initiated and estimated time of arrival.
- Developed rapport with patients and families through empathetic listening and clear communication which eased anxiety during emergent situations.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTNo Degree - Nursing
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CTNo Degree - Nursing
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT05.2027
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Behavior Management
- Dressing assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate patient care
- Meal Preparation
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Client Transportation
- EMR / EHR
- Memory care techniques
- Dementia Care
- Elderly Care
- First aid and safety
- Problem-Solving
- ADL Assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Special Needs Care
- Ability to Lift
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Suzanne Longo
06.2019 - 03.2024
Emergency Medical Responder
Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corp
01.2016 - 03.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Connecticut State University
No Degree - Nursing
Manchester Community College
No Degree - Nursing
Capital Community College