Michelle Dunn
Kansasville
Summary
With a proven track record at Abor View Assisted Living, I excel in compassionate client care and multitasking, significantly enhancing resident wellness and empowerment. Leveraging skills in patient care and active listening, I adeptly improve life quality for those in assisted living environments, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence in healthcare support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Abor View Assisted Living
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Participated in team meetings and trainings to stay updated on best practices and new developments in care management.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Resident Assistant
Three Oaks Assisted Living And Memory Care
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Country Club Hills, IL05-2018
Skills
- Room inspection
- Compassionate client care
- Resident empowerment
- Active listening
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dependable and responsible
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Dining room support
- Mobility assistance
- End-of-life care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Elderly care
- Daily living assistance
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Dementia care
Certification
- Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP)
Timeline
Care Manager
Abor View Assisted Living
09.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
Three Oaks Assisted Living And Memory Care
01.2024 - 08.2024
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Illinois Department of Rehabilitation
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP)
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
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