Michele Carter
Granbury
Summary
Dedicated Lead Caregiver at A Better Solution In Home Care Inc., skilled in dementia care and compassionate communication. Enhanced patient satisfaction through personalized care plans and effective patient management. Successfully mentored junior caregivers, fostering a supportive environment while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to improving patient well-being and safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Caregiver
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with mobility limitations through proper transfer techniques and adaptive devices to ensure safe movement within their homes.
- Boosted patient morale by fostering strong relationships built on trust, empathy, and open communication.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of vital signs, medication intake, and daily activities for effective monitoring of patients' progress.
- Provided timely assistance with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, maintaining dignity and respect throughout the process.
- Improved patient satisfaction by creating a comfortable living environment through regular housekeeping tasks and personalized services.
- Mentored junior caregivers, helping them develop essential skills and confident decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new patients upon admission to determine appropriate level of support required for optimal care provision.
- Increased safety measures by conducting risk assessments and promptly implementing necessary precautions in the home environment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations and professional ethics.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Implemented creative solutions to address unique challenges faced by individual patients, optimizing care delivery while maintaining resource efficiency.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- 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.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- 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.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Care Coordinator
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
03.2023 - Current
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback from patients and providers.
- Contributed to the development of organizational policies and procedures related to care coordination, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patient needs to devise personalized care plans, addressing both health and social determinants.
- Monitored patient progress through regular check-ins, adjusting care plans to meet evolving needs.
Substitute Teacher
Granbury ISD
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
Education
High School Diploma - Basics
Stars Academy
Granbury, TXSkills
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Transportation assistance
- Meal preparation
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Patient care coordination
- Care plan development
Timeline
Lead Caregiver
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator
A Better Solution In Home Care Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Granbury ISD
02.2020 - 08.2020
High School Diploma - Basics
Stars Academy
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