Charlotte Hussey
Fredericton,NB
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Specialist
CBI Health Group
09.2019 - Current
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Administered medication as directed by Clinical Care Manager.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain a safe environment.
- Transported clients to medical and recreational activities.
- Cook and prepare nutritious meals.
- Maintain a clean environment in the household.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Remaining calm in stressful situations.
Home Support Worker
Kindred
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided medication reminders
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Transported clients to medical appointments and running errands.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Home Support Worker
We Care Home Health Services
08.2007 - 07.2018
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Working with little/no supervision.
Education
No Degree - Psychology, Gerontology
Saint Thomas University
Fredericton, NBCertificate - Workplace Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
Fredericton, NBCertificate - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
CPI
Fredericton, NBCertificate - Personal Care Aide
New Brunswick Home Support Association
10.2013
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care Delivery
- Direct Patient Care
- Client Transportation
- Crisis Management
- Special Needs Understanding
- Behavioral Interventions
References
Kathy Brewer 506-440-6691
Care support specialist (Kindred Homecare)
Ramona Chambers 506-897-2918
Direct support specialist (CBI Health)
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Timeline
Direct Support Specialist
CBI Health Group
09.2019 - Current
Home Support Worker
Kindred
07.2018 - 09.2019
Home Support Worker
We Care Home Health Services
08.2007 - 07.2018
No Degree - Psychology, Gerontology
Saint Thomas University
Certificate - Workplace Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
Certificate - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
CPI
Certificate - Personal Care Aide
New Brunswick Home Support Association
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