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Michele Barretta

Sewell,NJ

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience providing emotional support and personal care for clients, including at Children of America. Skilled in medication administration and patient safety, I enhance quality of life through attentive care and effective communication, ensuring a nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing and independence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Self Employed/Patricia Satterfield
06.2023 - 06.2025
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients,
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted patients to appointments
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Glucose monitoring
  • Daily BP
  • Daily exercise (walks-stretching)
  • Meal Prep/feeding

Private Caregiver

Self Employed/ George Feriozzi
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences

Private Caregiver

Self Employed/Rachel Whelan
01.2018 - 09.2021
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Infant Teacher

Children of America
03.2015 - 06.2018
  • lesson plans tailored to infant developmental milestones.
  • promoted social and emotional growth in infants.
  • Implemented daily routines enhancing consistency and comfort for children.
  • Monitored and documented individual progress to tailor activities effectively.
  • Collaborated with parents to provide updates on child development and behavior.
  • Utilized age-appropriate educational tools to stimulate cognitive skills in infants.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.

In Home Childcare

Self Employed
12.2008 - 06.2012
  • Established positive relationships with children by engaging in interactive play sessions and offering emotional support as needed.

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  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by childproofing the home and monitoring play areas.
  • Implemented age-appropriate educational activities to encourage cognitive development.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Introduced fundamental reading skills using engaging books tailored for each individual''s interests and abilities at an early stage.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.

Private Caregiver

Self Employeed/ Alfred Verrecchio
02.2004 - 06.2007
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patient
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands,
  • Daily BP
  • Glucose monitoring
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Transported individuals to events and medical appointments.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Washington Twp HS
Sewell, NJ
06-1989

License - Cosmotology/Manicurist License

PB Beauty School
Gloucester City, NJ
06-1990

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Patient care
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Empathy
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Client documentation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Transportation services
  • Care plan management
  • Nutrition management
  • Recreational activities
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Errand running
  • Compassionate client care
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Basic housekeeping
  • End-of-life care
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Elderly care
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Dementia care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Heavy lifting
  • Flexible schedule
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Documentation
  • Client transportation
  • Incident reporting
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Safety awareness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stress management
  • Nutrition

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Self Employed/Patricia Satterfield
06.2023 - 06.2025

Private Caregiver

Self Employed/ George Feriozzi
08.2022 - 11.2024

Private Caregiver

Self Employed/Rachel Whelan
01.2018 - 09.2021

Infant Teacher

Children of America
03.2015 - 06.2018

In Home Childcare

Self Employed
12.2008 - 06.2012

Private Caregiver

Self Employeed/ Alfred Verrecchio
02.2004 - 06.2007

High School Diploma -

Washington Twp HS

License - Cosmotology/Manicurist License

PB Beauty School
Michele Barretta