Rachel Bakker
Alma,MI
Summary
Dependable, versatile, and compassionate caregiver with experience in providing physical, emotional, and social support. Skilled in fostering positive relationships and promoting wellness through attentive and personalized care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Grandparents
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by helping with dressing, grooming, and bathing.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Assisted with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported grandparents to events, activities, and medical appointments.
- Administered medication as directed by the physician.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate grandparents in different spaces.
Emergency Room Volunteer
Mid Michigan Health
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and emotional support during their emergency room visits.
- Assisted medical and nursing staff with patient care, transportation, and comfort.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to medical staff.
- Complied with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
Babysitter
Whitmore Family, Powell Family, Doherty Family
- Communicated positively with children and parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, cooked, and read books with children.
- Took care of newborn by soothing, feeding bottles/burping, changing diapers, and putting to bed with owlet.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up the house.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
Education
Bachelors of Science Degree - Neuroscience And Chemistry
Alma College
Alma, MI04.2024
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Cooking, Cleaning, and Meal Preparation
Timeline
Emergency Room Volunteer
Mid Michigan Health
09.2022 - 01.2024
Personal Caregiver
Grandparents
Babysitter
Whitmore Family, Powell Family, Doherty Family
Bachelors of Science Degree - Neuroscience And Chemistry
Alma College