CAROL M. VAUTZ
Caregiver
Montreal,QC
Summary
Library technician with over 12 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in English literature as well as a Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies. Experienced in data entry and cataloging and knowledgeable in library automation software and bug tracking software. Compassionate, perseverant and highly organized individual with positive attributes applied during eight years in the field of senior care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Caregiver
CLSC BENNY FARM (Health & Social Services Québec)
10.2022 - Current
- Assist disabled teenager with all tasks of daily living. These include gavage feeding, oral hygiene, diaper changes, and getting dressed.
- Ensure safe and comfortable transfer from wheelchair to bed or bathtub to perform personal hygiene tasks.
- Take teenager to places of activity such as shops, playgrounds, and libraries to provide her with social interactions.
- Manage challenging behaviors effectively using deescalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
Outings Companion
Private Household
11.2022 - Current
- Assist senior with personal grooming, laundry, dishes and getting dressed in the morning.
- Responsible for meal preparation and dining assistance.
- Plan outings to malls, churches, parks, and amusement places for social interactions.
- Provide senior with activities such as reading, art projects, and music to lift their spirits.
Senior Caregiver/Companion Caregiver
Elders Best Friend
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Helped senior with morning and evening routine, and took care of laundry.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment around senior's living area.
- Assisted senior with large memory gaps by patiently attending to questions or concerns.
- Accompanied senior on hikes and brisk walks outdoors.
- Provided entertainment such as card games, ball or dart games, and movies.
- Assisted three seniors in dining room of residence with their meal orders.
Senior Caregiver/Companion Caregiver
Home Care Assistance
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted senior with personal grooming, household tasks, and getting
dressed. - Supervised the intake of prescription medications and supplements.
- Prepared hot meals and breakfast for senior.
- Accompanied senior to doctor's appointments via a wheelchair.
- Lent a listening ear and provided emotional support.
Senior Caregiver/Companion Caregiver
CLSC NDG (Health & Social Services Québec)
02.2014 - 06.2018
- Provided companionship through gentle activities such as reading, puzzles, games, and conversation.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation, including taking care of senior's pets.
- Ensured the adherence to medication schedules and regular bathroom breaks.
- Accompanied senior during overnight hospital stays.
- Accompanied senior to and from appointments by providing mobility support.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Library And Information Technology
Concordia University
Montreal, QCBachelor of Arts - English
St. Thomas University
Fredericton, NBSkills
COMPUTER SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat DC, Facebook, LinkedIn,
MS Office/Excel/Outlook, Library Help Desk Support
Library automation software: MILLENIUM ILS, Insignia
Bug tracking software: REDMINE, MANTIS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English, German (fluent)
French (functional)
Certification
Standard First Aid, Lifesaving Society Québec - July 2022
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursLanguages
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Creative writing
Photography
Film
Literature
Quote
If you don’t become the ocean you’ll be seasick every day.
Leonard Cohen
Software
Adobe Acrobat DC
MS Office/Outlook/Excel
Millenium ILS
Redmine
Mantis
MARC
Timeline
Outings Companion
Private Household
11.2022 - Current
Special Needs Caregiver
CLSC BENNY FARM (Health & Social Services Québec)
10.2022 - Current
Senior Caregiver/Companion Caregiver
Elders Best Friend
08.2019 - 12.2020
Senior Caregiver/Companion Caregiver
Home Care Assistance
02.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Caregiver/Companion Caregiver
CLSC NDG (Health & Social Services Québec)
02.2014 - 06.2018
Graduate Certificate - Library And Information Technology
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - English
St. Thomas University
Standard First Aid, Lifesaving Society Québec - July 2022
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