Beverley Duke
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Dedicated caregiver and mental health worker with proven expertise in elderly care and problem-solving, honed at Judy Smith and Coast Mental Health. Excelled in enhancing client quality of life and advancing mental health outcomes through compassionate care and evidence-based practices. Skilled in time management, adept at fostering patient independence and well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Private Care For Judy Smith
03.2019 - 12.2019
- 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 patient''s personal space
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Conducted regular assessments of client''s condition, reporting any changes or concerns promptly to appropriate parties.
- Served as advocate for client when communicating with family members or healthcare providers regarding their needs or concerns.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges, enabling them to maintain independence and participate in daily activities.
Mental Health Care Worker
Coast Mental Health
09.2001 - 05.2015
- Maintained safety environment for eight clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending ten conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in field of mental health counseling.
- Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring six to eight patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.
- Built rapport with diverse eight to ten client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices.
- Documented psychiatric services and responses to treatment eight to ten in patient case files.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
Senior Caregiver
Private Care For Judy Smith
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Conducted initial assessments on new clients to determine their specific needs and develop individualized care plans accordingly.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
Certificate - Intensive Computer Training
North Shore Continuing Education
Vancouver, BC11.1998
No Degree - Special Education
Cégep Marie-Victorin
Montreal, QC06.1981
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Patient
- Organized
- flexable
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in Canadian Job strategy Human resources Development canada Intensive program.
- Achieved career strategies through effectively helping and demonstrating Knowledge of networking strategies and interview techniques to accomplish realistic goals
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Certification
NONVIOLENT CRISIS INTERVENTION
WHIMS TRAINING COURSE
SANATATION PROGRAM FOR FOOD HANDLING
DUAL DIAGNOSIS TRAINING
HUMAN RESOURSES DEVELOPMENT CANADA PROGECT BACE TRAINING INTENSIVE COMPUTER
SPANISH LANUAGE COURSE
Swimming
I enjoy fitness and believe being active as you get older helps you to keep fit mentally emotionally and physically. I swim three days a week to keep fit. I also have a pool in my complex where I live.
Additional Information
I love people and volunteer in the community to help people spiritually,
Timeline
Caregiver
Private Care For Judy Smith
03.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Caregiver
Private Care For Judy Smith
03.2019 - 12.2019
Mental Health Care Worker
Coast Mental Health
09.2001 - 05.2015
Certificate - Intensive Computer Training
North Shore Continuing Education
No Degree - Special Education
Cégep Marie-Victorin
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