I worked various shifts providing care for a non-verbal gentleman with Downs Syndrome and autism, in his home. I helped with grooming, toileting, meal prep, general housekeeping, took him on drives, walks around his property, navigated challenging behaviors, helped him get ready for his adult daycare job and welcomed him home afterwards, daily activities, administered his daily medications, entered our activities in his caregivers' journal, communicated with his family, and worked various shifts including overnights. I loved working with him and his family! My employment stopped when I moved out of the area.
Personal grooming and hygiene including washing, hairstyling, shaving, face and hand washing, lotion application
Toileting
Socialization
Daily medication administration
Maintained client's schedule
Daily housekeeping including laundry
Dressing assistance as needed
Maintained pleasant, client-led interactions
Navigated "rough days" or behavioral issues
Redirection as needed
Daily walks around the client's property
Drove client for outings
I completed my Nursing Assistant Clinicals at Kinnick Health Nursing Home and Rehab during April and May 2024, through Chippewa Valley Technical College in River Falls, WI. I enjoyed my experiences there and gained confidence providing care for the residents.
My parents both passed from Alzheimer's Disease within the last 9 years, and I helped provide care for them throughout their disease.
I have primarily been a stay-at-home-mom, raising 6 children since 2001, but have taken part-time college courses whenever it has worked out to do so.