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Tara Dillon

Caldwell

Summary

Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities. Knowledge of managing medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Your Choice Home Care
10.2021 - Current
  • Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care plans.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and behavioral observations.
  • Implemented individualized support strategies tailored to each client's unique requirements.
  • Advocated for clients' needs, promoting their rights and enhancing quality of life.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.

Direct Support Professional

DDD
06.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assisted clients in developing skills for greater independence and community integration.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to family members and healthcare providers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of living spaces, promoting a healthy environment for clients.
  • Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Provided companionship, engaging clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
  • Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
  • Encouraged residents to engage in physical exercises, contributing to their mobility and physical well-being.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.

Elderly Caregiver

Touching Hearts at Home
10.2016 - 03.2017
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
  • Improved elderly residents' quality of life by providing compassionate daily care and companionship.
  • Enhanced communication with family members, keeping them informed about health and well-being of their loved ones.
  • Provided emotional support, significantly improving residents' mental health and overall happiness.

Elderly Caregiver

Touching Hearts at Home
04.2016 - 10.2016
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Enhanced residents' day-to-day experiences by listening to their stories and providing companionship.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Caregiver

Private Home
09.2012 - 04.2013
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
  • Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with family members and medical staff.
  • Provided companionship, engaging clients in meaningful conversations and activities.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Orange High School
West Orange, NJ
06.1996

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Client documentation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Decision-making support
  • Transportation
  • Relationship building
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Disability awareness
  • ADL support
  • Safety monitoring
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Empathy and patience
  • First aid and CPR

Certification

CNA Certification 2015 (expired)

CPR/First-Aid Certification March 2027

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Your Choice Home Care
10.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional

DDD
06.2019 - 03.2020

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
03.2019 - 05.2019

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
09.2018 - 03.2019

Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
07.2017 - 08.2018

Elderly Caregiver

Touching Hearts at Home
10.2016 - 03.2017

Elderly Caregiver

Touching Hearts at Home
04.2016 - 10.2016

Caregiver

Private Home
09.2012 - 04.2013

High School Diploma -

West Orange High School

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