Therese Blake
Johnston,IA
Summary
Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Current CPR/BLS, MANDT, and MEdication Manager certifications.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
State Of Iowa, Judicial Branch
Des Moines, IA
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Created and filed reports to document investigative activities.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Martinsburg College
Martinsburg, WVSkills
- Behavior Management
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Ambulation
- Caring Companionship
- Infection Control
- Emergency Response
- Needs Assessment
- Safety Compliance
- Injury Prevention
- Progress Tracking
- Medical Chart Documentation
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to Lift
- Medication Management
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Diet and Nutrition
- Client Records Management
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Medication Administration
- CPR Certification
- Client Transportation
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
State Of Iowa, Judicial Branch
07.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Martinsburg College