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Michelle Burns

Gallipolis,OH

Summary

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Buckeye Community Services
09.2013 - 09.2023
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Education

High School Diploma -

River Valley High
Chesire,OH
05.1998

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Elderly Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Patient Care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Emotional Support
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong Ethics
  • Meal Preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship Building
  • Compassionate Care
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient Companionship
  • Dementia Care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Documentation
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Mobility Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Special Needs Care
  • Client documentation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Medication Administration
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client Transportation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Care plan assessment
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Progress Documentation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Transportation Services
  • PPE Usage
  • Case Management
  • Fast Learner
  • Bedside Care
  • Clear Communication
  • Ability to Lift
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Supportive Personality
  • Caring Companionship
  • Household Cleaning
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Cooking meals
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • First Aid Certification
  • Errands
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Client satisfaction
  • Care Planning
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Caregiver

Buckeye Community Services
09.2013 - 09.2023

High School Diploma -

River Valley High
Michelle Burns