Therese Blake
Johnston,IA
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
State Of Iowa
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Martinsburg College
Martinsburg, WV11.2023
Skills
- Social Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Protein Handling
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Special Needs Clients
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Social Behaviors
- Mobility Support
- Patient Toileting
- Educational Strategies
- Feeding Assistance
- Personal Care Assistance
- Enrichment Activities
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Behavior Management
- Medical Chart Documentation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Reminders
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Ability to Lift
- First Aid Certification
- Communication Assistance
- Administer Medication
- Financial Control Administration
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- CPR/BLS Certified
- MANDT Certification
- Medication Manager Certificate
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
State Of Iowa
07.2022 - Current
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Martinsburg College
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