Tracy Legare
Denmark,ME
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with expertise in patient mobility assistance, emotional support, and daily living activities. Committed to enhancing client comfort and independence while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Took care of Grandfather growing up who was paralyze from waist down. I also took care of my in-laws for years as well. I love working and taking care of people. I raised 4 beautiful children and took care of and raised my sisters 3 Children and my brothers 2 Children for years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
First Light Home Care
Windham Maine
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Provided companionship, fostering emotional well-being and social interaction.
- Monitored client health indicators, ensuring timely reporting of changes to healthcare providers.
- Documented daily care activities in logs, ensuring accurate communication among caregivers and healthcare teams.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to safety protocols and hygiene standards.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Caregiver
Deborah Ann Sanderson (Friend)
Conway New Hampshire
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- She had colon rectal cancer and then pancreatic cancer.
- took her for all treatments and doctor appointments
Caregiver
Self
Denmark, ME
01.2017 - 2022
- Administered prescribed medications according to care plans, maintaining safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches and routines.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Took Care of husband With stage 4 prostate cancer
- Took for Radiation treatment
- Took for Chemo treatments and all doctor appointment
- Was the only caregiver and did it all myself.
Caregiver
Phyllis
Denmark Maine
11.2006 - 01.2007
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- She had stage 4 Lung cancer
- Took her for all treatments and Doctor appointments and held her hand when she died so she wasn't alone.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg, ME06-1990
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Multitasking and organization
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Mobility assistance
- Client documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Client transportation
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Transportation services
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient mobility assistance
- At-home care instruction
- Patient care and companionship
- Daily living activities assistance
- Bedside care
- Compassionate client care
Certification
I am waiting on my final exam for the PSS certificate.
Timeline
Caregiver
First Light Home Care
10.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Deborah Ann Sanderson (Friend)
02.2017 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Self
01.2017 - 2022
Caregiver
Phyllis
11.2006 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy