Monica Mason
Frederick,MD
Summary
I'm a diligent and empathetic caregiver skilled in personalized support, medication organization, appointment scheduling, and daily living assistance; excellent interpersonal skills, focusing on client dignity and comfort in managing diverse needs".
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Elderly
Amada Senior Care
08.2017 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Direct Support Professional/Employment Specialist
The Arc Of The Central Chesapeake Region
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Carpet Cleaning Associate
Masio's Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning
02.2001 - 11.2010
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Southern High School
Harwood, MD05.2003
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CPR/First Aid Training - 11/19/22- Present
Timeline
Caregiver, Elderly
Amada Senior Care
08.2017 - Current
Direct Support Professional/Employment Specialist
The Arc Of The Central Chesapeake Region
02.2011 - 12.2012
Carpet Cleaning Associate
Masio's Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning
02.2001 - 11.2010
Diploma - General Studies
Southern High School