Terri McCharles
Summary
Committed Home Support Worker offers seven years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Support Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
03.2018 - 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.
- 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.
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Home Support Worker
WeCare
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
- Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and maintaining open lines of communication within the caregiving team.
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
- Supported physical wellness by assisting clients with exercise routines or therapeutic movement under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
First Aid
St John's Ambulance
Courtenay, BC07.2023
Home Support Worker
College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BC05.2016
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable to change
- Progress Documentation
- Respect for privacy
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Resilience
- Patient Care
- Client documentation
- Professional boundaries
- Medication Administration
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate Caregiving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
03.2018 - Current
Home Support Worker
WeCare
04.2016 - 03.2018
First Aid
St John's Ambulance
Home Support Worker
College of The Rockies
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