Vicki Blackwood-Stead
St Louis,MO
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with expertise in personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and emotional support. Developed tailored care plans to meet individual client needs and collaborated with families and healthcare professionals to monitor health changes. Ensured a safe and clean environment, contributing to client comfort and satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Michael Hurst
Overland, Missouri
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted client with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene at home.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and toileting, to enhance comfort and personal hygiene.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking, and safe repositioning.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Encouraged patient independence by teaching self-care skills for daily living, fostering confidence in personal management.
- Prepared meals and followed dietary instructions from the care plan.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
- Provided medication reminders and tracked daily schedules.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to family and supervisor.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the physician or the nurse.
- Assessed clients' physical condition regularly and reported changes in health status to a supervisor to ensure timely care adjustments.
- Documented care activities and communicated concerns to Michael Hurst's family.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, and laundry.
- Completed light housekeeping, laundry, and room organization in client home.
- Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Offered companionship, conversation, and emotional support during daily routines.
- Supported clients with mobility challenges to enhance their independence. and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations involving assigned patients.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Safely transported clients to medical appointments and social engagements.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments of clients' needs and preferences.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
Cleaning Supervisor
Cleaning Services Management
Aredale, MO.
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Managed daily cleaning operations and staff of up to 10 cleaners.
- Supervised cleaning crews for service management client sites
- Trained staff on cleaning procedures, safety rules, and quality standards
- Scheduled shifts and assigned daily cleaning tasks across locations
- Inspected completed work and corrected missed cleaning areas
- Coordinated supply inventory and restocked cleaning materials
- Guided and supported team members during shifts.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and equipment to ensure adequate resources are available at all times.
- Assisted with training new employees on safety protocols, cleaning techniques, and job duties.
- Scheduled routine deep cleans for specific areas within the facility according to established guidelines.
- Maintained records of completed tasks including work orders and time sheets.
- Provided guidance and support to team members when needed or requested.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently while ensuring a positive experience.
Education
G.E.D.
Overland, MOSkills
- Patient care
- Activities of daily living
- Personal care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Meal preparation
- Medication reminders
- Fall prevention
- Vital signs
- Care plan documentation
- Safe transfers
- Patient transport
- Fall prevention
- Physical therapy support
- Pain management
- Nutrition management
- Home safety
- Compassionate client care
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Behavioral management
- Community activities
- Problem solving
- Housekeeping
- [State] Driver's license
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Compassionate client care
- Patient advocacy
- Spiritual support and companionship
Affiliations
I also love my dogs. I have adopted two that were considered to be put down. One is an American Staffordshire ( my sweet pitty) whose name is Dee-O-Gee and my other fur baby is a Cane Corso her name is Tiny Girl. I just call her Tiny. They get along like brother and sisters do. They are a big part of all I do. So we like walks late at night when no other dogs are around. Just because Dee-O-Gee can't seem to control himself around other animals. He knows no stranger he's a people lover. Tiny well she's very protective of me and everyone is a stranger not unless you have a treat then she may consider being a friend. They are totally opposite in ways but they both love to be loved on. I do a lot of loving and caring in all that I do in life.
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Michael Hurst
11.2021 - Current
Cleaning Supervisor
Cleaning Services Management
08.2009 - 12.2011
G.E.D.