Peggie Brace
Botwood,NL
Summary
I've been employed in the home care field for nearly 15 years in my local area, providing many levels of care for clients. I enjoy being the support component that allows people to stay in their own home while living with restrictions placed on them by health or other circumstances. I'm pleasant, social, outgoing, & an energetic worker.
I'm married for 35 years, have 4 grown sons, 7 grandchildren and a dog.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Horwoods Home & Community Services
Grand Falls/Windsor, NL
10.2012 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Education
Mount Pearl Senior High
Mount Pearl, NL06.1982
Skills
- Grocery Shopping and Storage
- Ambulation Assistance
- First Aid and Safety
- Family Support and Instruction
- Behavior Redirection
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Home Management
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Dietary Orders Compliance
- Patient and Compassionate
- Bed Making and Changing
- Mental Health Support
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Community Integration
- Garbage Disposal
- Household Support
- Prescribed Exercises
- Personal Care Assistance
- Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Household Chores
- Medical Reminders
- Linens Management
- Daily Charting
- Community Activities
- Bathing Support
- Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Running Errands
- Elder Care
- Mobility Support
- Bathing and Dressing
- Wound Care
- Patient Lifters
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Personal Grooming Care
- Geriatric Care
- Developing Client Trust
I like to walk, exercise, cook, bake, paint & read.
I'm energetic, I start and end every day with a walk. I exercise daily, and include my dog in that! I recently discovered how much I enjoy painting with acrylics on repurposed wood and rocks that I gift to my family & friends. Baking is often a stress reliever for me 😊
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Horwoods Home & Community Services
10.2012 - 06.2020
Mount Pearl Senior High