Nancy Austin
Moncks Corner,SC
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering three years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Commonwise Home Care
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Technician
Roper St. Francis Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Caregiver
Homeinstead Senior Care
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12.2023
Skills
- Basic Life Support (CPR & AED issued 10/20/2022)
- Behavioral Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Companionship
- Progress Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Assistance
- Care Plan Management
- Records Maintenance
- First Aid and Safety
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Roper St. Francis Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2023
Caregiver
Commonwise Home Care
03.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Homeinstead Senior Care
10.2019 - 01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
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