Karen May Finley
Pittsburg
Summary
Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Care Direct Solutions
Walnut Creek
01.2023 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Caregiver
Angelicare Home Companion
Vallejo
01.2017 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Caregiver
A & W Board and Care
Walnut Creek
05.2013 - 09.2014
- Assisted for ADL
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management
La Consolacion College Manila
Manila Philippines04-2005
Skills
- Personal care
- Health monitoring
- Companionship provision
- Housekeeping tasks
- Mobility assistance
- Activity coordination
- Record keeping
- Safety management
- Social interaction
- CPR certification
- Decision-making
- Condition monitoring
- Light housekeeping
- Shopping and errands
- Cooking meals
- Dressing assistance
- Patient care and companionship
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Care Direct Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Angelicare Home Companion
01.2017 - Current
Caregiver
A & W Board and Care
05.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Hospitality Management
La Consolacion College Manila