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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering [Number] years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Caring and empathetic [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail. Caring healthcare aide with [Number] years providing in-home care to over [Number] patients. Detailed when reviewing instructions and medical charts to appropriately administer medications and treatments. Upbeat when entering patients' homes and throughout interactions for professional and personalized care services. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with [Number] years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and [Task]. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic [Job Title] eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of [Task] and training in [Skill]. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in [Industry]. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Skills
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Grocery Shopping
  • EMR Systems
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Hygiene Support
  • Community Integration
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Patient Care
  • Dental Care
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Time Management
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Client Documentation
  • Passing Medications
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Strong Ethics
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Word Processing
  • Home Management
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Progressive Care
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Patient Assessments
  • Activities of Daily Living Assistance
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Coaching Patients
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Community Activities
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Patient Management
  • Status Updates
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Ability to Lift
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Independent Living
  • Running Errands
  • Housekeeping
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver, 01/2021 - Current
The Mentor Network Hammond, LA,
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • 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.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Direct Support Professional, 06/2018 - 01/2020
Easter Seals Midwest Troy, MO,
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted patients adjusting to hospital procedures using highly structured settings.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Helped diagnose patients and deliver treatments with medication administration and specimen collection.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Patient Transporter, 03/2015 - 02/2018
Heartland Health Stanberry, MO,
  • Located and picked up hospital's requisitioned supplies from designated areas to transport supplies to assigned treatment areas.
  • Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
  • Comforted patients and families by offering support and encouragement.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers or medical transport vans.
  • Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
  • Responded to emergency situations to help with lifting and transporting patients.
  • Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
  • Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
Geotechnical Engineer, 01/2012 - 06/2015
Geoengineers Framingham, MA,
  • Developed design specifications and drawings for construction projects.
  • Planned and conducted exploration effectively.
  • Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
  • Worked to prevent issues by closely monitoring job sites for [Type] impacts.
  • Analyzed waterways to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions.
  • Tested soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
  • Reviewed and assisted in performing technical bid analysis.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Increased community satisfaction by implementing community outreach programs and surveying impacts of changes to [Type] systems.
  • Supported CIP projects and managed street and pavement projects.
  • Estimated materials costs and sourcing requirements for project feasibility.
  • Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
  • Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
  • Monitored impacts of changes to infrastructure and [Type] systems, effectively determining courses of actions based on [Type] conditions.
  • Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets.
  • Supervised aspects of concrete batching and placement for [Type] infrastructures.
  • Performed construction observation and took soil samples.
Education
No Degree: General Studies, Expected in 07/2007
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Hutchinson Community College - Hutchinson, KS
GPA:
Status -
High School Diploma: , Expected in 05/2005
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Springbrook - Montgomery County ,
GPA:
Status -
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School Attended

  • Hutchinson Community College
  • Springbrook

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Support Professional Caregiver
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Patient Transporter
  • Geotechnical Engineer

Degrees

  • No Degree
  • High School Diploma

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