Rachael Scarlett
Stephens City,VA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with experience in providing specialized care to individuals with special needs. Skilled in developing and implementing personalized programs to meet unique needs of each individual. Strengths include exceptional communication, patience, and adaptability, resulting in improved wellbeing and enhanced quality of life for those under care. Impact made includes fostering an environment of empathy and respect, empowering individuals to achieve their potential in daily activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Bright Springs Healthcare
Front Royal, VA
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
Winchester, VA
11.2022 - 07.2023
Education
High School Diploma -
Sherando High School
Stephens City, VA05-2023
Skills
- Sign language proficiency
- Personal care assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Individualized Education Plans
- First-aid and CPR
- Condition Monitoring
- Progress Tracking
- Housekeeping
- Diet and Nutrition
- Basic nursing care
- Care Planning
- CPR Certification
- Cooking meals
- First Aid Training
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Korean
Professional
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Bright Springs Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
JCPenney
11.2022 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Sherando High School
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