Million Crooks
Bend,OR
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional/Caregiver with proven expertise in compassionate caregiving and patient companionship, currently at Connections North West/Visiting Angels. Skilled in caregiving for seniors, adults, and children with disabilities. I excel in creating tailored care plans that enhance quality of life. My collaborative approach and ability to quickly adapt have significantly improved patient outcomes, making me a valuable team member in any caregiving setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Bend, OR
04.2024 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
Direct Support Professional
Connections North West
Bend, OR
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities..
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline...
- Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Collaborated with parents to develop individualized care plans addressing specific needs of their children.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
- Administered first aid when necessary, maintaining a calm demeanor during emergencies and handling situations effectively..
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities..
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Caregiver
Aveanna Heathcare
Malvern, PA
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives..
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Education
Associate Of Business Administration -
Central Oregon Community College
Bend, ORHigh School Diploma -
Forrest Bird Charter School
Sandpoint, ID12.2020
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Dementia Care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Emotional Support
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- End of life care
- Client documentation
- Social interaction
- Workload Management
- Patient Companionship
- Alzheimer's support
- Incontinence care
- Elderly Advocacy
- Medication Administration
- Behavior redirection
- Rehabilitation Exercise
- Nutrition monitoring
- Respite Care
- Stroke Recovery Assistance
- Diabetes Care
- Chronic Illness Management
- Post Operative Care
- Personal hygiene management
- Community activities
- Fall prevention
- Fast Learner
- Clear Communication
- Bedside Care
- Ability to Lift
- Team Collaboration
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Personal experience
I am a adoptee from Ethiopia which is located in east Africa also known as the Horn of Africa. I was adopted into a beautiful family of 23, yes you read that right 23. I came to the US when I was 9 years old, unable to speak English and had never even been inside of a car or a plane until then. My parents adopted many children with special needs/disabilities. I grew up helping my parents with my siblings and could feed my sister with a G-tube by the time I was 14 years old. I understand how difficult and rewarding caregiving and knew I wanted to work in healthcare very early on. Which leads me to now present day working as a caregiver and working on furthering my education in healthcare.
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angles
04.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Connections North West
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Aveanna Heathcare
04.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Of Business Administration -
Central Oregon Community College
High School Diploma -
Forrest Bird Charter School