Nathalie Clinton
Springfield,MA
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Center for Human Development
Holyoke, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Utilized established patient identification methods when providing direct care.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Certified Home Health Aide
Prime Home Health And Companion Care
East Longmeadow, MA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Certified Home Health Aide
Advanced HomeCare Services
Feeding Hills, MA
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gateway To College At Stcc
Springfield, MA06.2021
Skills
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Case Management Experience
- Community Activities
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Client Documentation
- Compassionate Client Care
- Household Cleaning
- Caring Companionship
- Supportive Personality
- Time Management
- CPR Certification
- Relationship Building
- First Aid Certification
- Critical Thinking
- Attentive to People
- Care Plan Management
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Mental Health Support
- Medication administration
Certification
MAP certified
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Center for Human Development
09.2022 - Current
Certified Home Health Aide
Prime Home Health And Companion Care
06.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Home Health Aide
Advanced HomeCare Services
04.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Gateway To College At Stcc