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Terrilynn Spurrell

Catalina,NL

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Home Support Worker with extensive experience at Eastern Health, enhancing client independence through personalized care plans and emotional support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and household management, I foster trusting relationships and advocate for client needs, ensuring dignity and comfort in all interactions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Worker/home Support Worker

Eastern Health
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
  • Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • 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.
  • Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and maintaining open lines of communication within the caregiving team.
  • Advocated for client needs and preferences in care planning discussions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.
  • Supported physical wellness by assisting clients with exercise routines or therapeutic movement under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • 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.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Parent Coach

Child Youth Family Service
02.2022 - 05.2024
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
  • Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home support worker field.
  • Advocated for client needs and preferences in care planning discussions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • 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.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.

Home Support Worker

Total Care
11.2014 - 10.2024
  • 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.
  • Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
  • 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.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home support worker field.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and maintaining open lines of communication within the caregiving team.
  • Advocated for client needs and preferences in care planning discussions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.
  • Supported physical wellness by assisting clients with exercise routines or therapeutic movement under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • 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.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

Cook/waitress

T and M Lounge
03.2007 - 09.2014

Prepped meals for orders

Cook

Waitress

Education

Discovery Colligate
Bonavista Nl
06.2000

Skills

  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Daily living support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Mental health awareness
  • Special needs
  • Toileting support
  • Professional boundaries
  • Housekeeping
  • Preparing food
  • Social interaction
  • Emotional support
  • Transportation assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Confidentiality adherence
  • Family collaboration
  • Progress monitoring
  • Recreational activities
  • Preparing meals
  • Nutrition
  • Transporting clients
  • Self-care encouragement
  • Managing budgets
  • Providing recreation
  • Developing social skills
  • Managing entertainment
  • Handling money
  • Special needs experience
  • Managing social integration
  • Autism spectrum
  • Planning activities
  • First aid and CPR
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Personal care assistance
  • Assisting with daily living
  • Safety precautions
  • Patient monitoring
  • Medical terminology
  • CPR training
  • Care plan development
  • Client assessment
  • Teamwork
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Attentive to people
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Dressing assistance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Dementia care
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Physical strength
  • Supportive personality
  • Safety compliance
  • Relationship building
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Cooking meals
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Household cleaning
  • Caring companionship
  • Bedside manner
  • Personal care worker
  • Wound care
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Bedside care
  • Pain management
  • Feeding assistance
  • Team building

Languages

English
Limited Working

Timeline

Respite Worker/home Support Worker

Eastern Health
03.2023 - Current

Parent Coach

Child Youth Family Service
02.2022 - 05.2024

Home Support Worker

Total Care
11.2014 - 10.2024

Cook/waitress

T and M Lounge
03.2007 - 09.2014

Discovery Colligate
Terrilynn Spurrell