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Michelle Sorrias
Harvey,LA
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Barbara Vaughn
Caregiver
Job overview
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
JoAnn Alexander
Private Nanny
11.2001 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Planned special outings or themed days around children's interests or areas of study in their school curriculum.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Monitored screen time usage to promote healthy balance between technology use and offline activities in daily life.
Visiting Angles
Home Health Care Provider
02.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict confidentiality of personal information and adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and preserving dignity.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Coordinated meal planning efforts based on dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring proper nutrition intake for all assigned clients.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to address specific patient needs.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Educated patients on disease management and prevention techniques, empowering them to take control of their own health.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns or unmet needs, fostering ongoing communication and collaboration in support of patient wellbeing.
- Promoted community integration by accompanying patients on outings to participate in social events or attend medical appointments.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and performing routine housekeeping tasks as needed.
Education
Bishop Anstey HighTrinidad,W.I
High School Diploma
08-2004
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Decision-Making
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Clear Communication
- Care Planning
- First aid and safety
- Care Plan Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Nutrition knowledge
- Flexible Schedule
- Cooking meals
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Behavior redirection
- Dependable and Responsible
- Housekeeping tasks
- CPR Certification
- Compassionate communication
- Fast Learner
- End of life care
- Supportive Companionship
- Personal Care Aide
- Daily living assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Safety Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Visiting Angles
02.2019 - Current
Private Nanny
JoAnn Alexander
11.2001 - Current
Caregiver
Barbara Vaughn
Bishop Anstey High
High School Diploma