Joanne Chaulk
Upper Island Cove,Newfoundland (CA)
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Support Worker
Coombs Compassionate Homecare Inc
02.2016 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
- Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home support worker field.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Supported physical wellness by assisting clients with exercise routines or therapeutic movement under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
Skills
- Client Observations
- Home Chores
- Personal Companionship
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Client Documentation
- Patient Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Personal Grooming Care
- Individual Support
- First Aid and Safety
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Compassionate Client Care
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Creative Thinking
- Emotional Support
- Mobilization Support
- Safety Behaviors
- Patient Transport
- Client Needs Assessment
- Bathing and Dressing
- Mobility Support
- Patient Condition Observation
- First Aid Certification
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Observe Behaviors
- Wellness Support
Education
Heavy Equipment Operator
Canadian Training Institute
Bay Roberts NL 2014.06 - 2015.06
Administrative Assistant
CompuCollege
Charlottetown PE 05.1999 - 05.2000
Health Unit Coordinator
Holland College
Charlottetown PE 09.1994 - 06.1995
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Coombs Compassionate Homecare Inc
02.2016 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Canadian Training Institute
2014.06 - 2015.06
Administrative Assistant
CompuCollege
05.1999 - 05.2000
Health Unit Coordinator
Holland College
09.1994 - 06.1995
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