Katie Bentley
Picton,ON
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Respite Care Provider with a proven track record at First Student Bus Transportation. Skilled in emotional support and safety compliance, I excel in developing individualized care plans and fostering trust with clients. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through attentive caregiving and effective communication.
Professional caregiver with extensive experience in respite care, committed to delivering high-quality support to clients and their families. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and work collaboratively with team members to ensure consistent, reliable care. Skilled in managing daily tasks, providing emotional support, and maintaining positive, comforting environment.
Experienced caregiver prepared for role in respite care. Strong background in providing compassionate support, managing daily activities, and ensuring safety. Known for teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in communication, empathy, and maintaining positive atmosphere for clients and families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Myself
03.2003 - Current
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
- Communicated proactively with primary caregivers regarding any changes in patient status or condition during respite stays.
- Received consistent positive feedback from families on the quality of care provided, contributing to a high level of client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with families and healthcare teams to address patient needs effectively.
- Coordinated recreational activities for patients, promoting socialization and cognitive engagement throughout the respite period.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort during all movements.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring patient health and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Adhered to all relevant regulations and guidelines associated with respite care provision, maintaining a high standard of professionalism throughout each engagement.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress during respite stays, facilitating seamless transitions back to primary caregivers upon completion of service term.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by listening empathetically to their concerns and providing reassurance as needed.
- Improved respite care quality by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
School Bus Monitor
First Student Bus Transportation
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in maintaining an orderly and safe environment for students while traveling to and from school.
- Worked with bus driver and parents to meet specialized needs of passengers.
- Enforced safety guidelines for passenger transportation to keep children safe and driver free of distraction.
- Supervised and assisted special-needs passengers, offering individual adult attention during transport.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to address any concerns about student behavior or transportation issues.
- Managed conflicts effectively among students, resolving disputes promptly and fairly while reinforcing appropriate behavior standards on the bus.
- Developed strong rapport with individual students, creating an atmosphere of trust that facilitated open communication about concerns or challenges related to their transportation experience.
- Provided support to students with special needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the bus ride.
Education
Pre Health - DSW
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, None05-1999
Skills
- Emotional support
- Hygiene maintenance
- Recreational activities
- Transportation services
- Meal preparation
- Dementia care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal care assistance
- Safety precautions
- Care plan development
- Client assessment
- Critical thinking
- Caring companionship
- Injury prevention
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Clear communication
- Attentive to people
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Safety compliance
- Documentation and recordkeeping
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Respite/Compassionate/End of Life Katie's Compassionate Care
- Crisis Intervention
- CPR
Timeline
School Bus Monitor
First Student Bus Transportation
09.2024 - 06.2025
Respite Care Provider
Myself
03.2003 - Current
Pre Health - DSW
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
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