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Karen Whitelaw

Karen Whitelaw

Regina,Saskatchewan

Work History

Caregiver

  • Successfully cared for an elderly client with mobility challenges, ensuring proper use of assistive devices and fall prevention strategies
  • Provided companionship to alleviate loneliness, engaging in activities such as reading and gentle exercise to enhance their emotional well-being
  • Collaborated with healthcare staff and family members to monitor changes in client health and adjust care plans accordingly
  • 4 years of hands-on experience providing personalized care for individuals with diverse needs
  • Trained in Dementia Care, CPR and First Aid, and safe patient transfers
  • Committed to treating every individual with respect, patience, and dignity
  • Responsive to each client's unique preferences and needs, from dietary restrictions to cultural considerations

Education

Certified Home Support Worker - Personal Support/ Caregiver

CarePartners
Waterloo, ON
01.2023

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong ethics
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient companionship
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Supportive companionship
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Direct patient care
  • Behavioral management
  • Medication management
  • Documentation
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Mobility assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Special needs care
  • Client documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient management
  • ADL assistance
  • Client transportation
  • Incident reporting
  • Care plan assessment
  • End-of-life care
  • Care plan management
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Progress documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Care plan adherence
  • Records management
  • Transportation services
  • PPE usage
  • Medical records management
  • Language fluency
  • Records maintenance
  • Physical therapy support
  • Indirect patient care
  • Chronic illness management
  • Medical office administration
  • Case management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Chronic disease management
  • Clinical quality program standards
  • Incapacitation care
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Social interaction
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient advocacy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Stress management
  • Nutrition
  • Disability support
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Medication coordination
  • Case management experience
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Compassionate client care
  • At-home care instruction
  • Quality program protocols
  • Dining room support
  • Empathetic listening
  • Community activities
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Resident empowerment
  • Fast learner
  • Attentive to people
  • Bedside care
  • Clear communication

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Caregiver

Certified Home Support Worker - Personal Support/ Caregiver

CarePartners
Karen Whitelaw