Sommer Whaples
Summary
Compassionate Personal Caregiver known for ability to deliver support to clients with efficiency and empathy. Excel in time management, ensuring that all personal care tasks are completed within deadlines without compromising quality of care. Specialized skills include basic medical knowledge and personalized care planning. Shine in using empathy, patience, and active listening to enhance client comfort and well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Caregivers by Design
Hickory, North Carolina
07.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring fluid intake and output levels.
- Assessed the physical condition of the client on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure when necessary.
- Assisted patients with exercises designed to improve mobility or strength.
Care Partner
AccentCare Hospice
Nashville, Tennessee
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in electronic health records.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may indicate a need for intervention or adjustment in treatment plan.
- Engaged in recreational activities with patients including reading, playing board games and watching movies.
- Supported family members in understanding the needs of the patient and provided education regarding health conditions when needed.
Chiropractic Therapy Assistant
Smith Chiropractic
Mount Juliet, Tennessee
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Prepared treatment rooms and maintained cleanliness and organization.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and maintaining patient files.
- Administered electrical stimulation therapies using modalities such as ultrasound or TENS units.
- Managed inventory of supplies ensuring adequate stock is available at all times.
Chiropractic Assistant
Cumberland Chiropractic and Sports Medicine
Lebanon, Tennessee
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Educated patients on exercises and wellness strategies for recovery support.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Coordinated patient flow between reception and therapy areas efficiently.
- Supported chiropractors during patient examinations by providing necessary materials.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
Education
Therapy Assistant -
TN Chiropractic Association
Nashville, TN08-2017
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Patient assessment
- Patient documentation
- Recreational engagement
- Physical therapy support
- Nutrition
- Client transportation
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Caregivers by Design
07.2025 - Current
Care Partner
AccentCare Hospice
05.2024 - 03.2025
Chiropractic Therapy Assistant
Smith Chiropractic
03.2021 - 06.2021
Chiropractic Assistant
Cumberland Chiropractic and Sports Medicine
08.2017 - 04.2019
Therapy Assistant -
TN Chiropractic Association
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