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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Beacon Specialized Living
10.2022 - 09.2023
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
Peer Mentor
Mott Community College
01.2019 - 02.2020
Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
Facilitated peer-to-peer conversations to support open communication among mentees.
Created individualized mentoring plans for mentees, promoting personal growth and development.
Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oakland University
Rochester, MI
04.2023
Skills
Care Plan Adherence
Incident Reporting
Documentation
Patient Companionship
Behavioral Management
Meal Preparation
Multitasking and Organization
Client Transportation
First Aid and Safety
Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Basic Housekeeping
HIPAA Compliance
Volunteer Experience
Position: Emergency Department Family Centered Support
Connected afflicted family members with support resources
Acted as a patient navigator
Offered refreshments
Offered active listening and reassurance
Communication
Coordinate gift basket assembly and distribution
Assisted in non-clinical care within the emergency department