Therese Reed
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
I am Reliable bringing several years of experience in home sharing/ fostering care provider roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for participants. Trusted to care for participants in my home at varying stages of life.
Am Compassionate, patient and understanding as a care Provider with hands-on experience in ensuring a safe, clean and comfortable home environment for participants . Strong skills include organizing tasks, maintaining hygiene standards and assisting with daily activities. Noted for fostering positive relationships, demonstrating empathy and respect while caring for individuals' needs.
Am Compassionate with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients/ participants with in my home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support, ability to build trust and rapport with clients/ participants enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Encouraging and bringing positive changes in clients'/participants health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Share Provider
Life's journey Inc
Winnipeg, Manitoba
06.2019 - Current
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Provided transportation services to clients for medical appointments or errands.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as board games or outdoor walks.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting needs of clients when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted clients with light housekeeping tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, and laundry.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversations and activities.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Accompanied clients on outings to parks, museums, libraries.
- Monitored client medication schedules and reminders.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Attended staff meetings and trainings related to health care topics.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with grief or loss.
- Maintained detailed records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Home Share Provider
Steps resources
Winnipeg, Manitoba
11.2013 - 06.2019
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided transportation services to clients for medical appointments or errands.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as board games or outdoor walks.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting needs of clients when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Assisted clients with light housekeeping tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, and laundry.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversations and activities.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients with meal preparation, grocery shopping, and other daily activities.
- Accompanied clients on outings to parks, museums, libraries.
- Monitored client medication schedules and reminders.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Attended staff meetings and trainings related to health care topics.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with grief or loss.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while providing services to clients.
- Maintained detailed records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Completed weekly reports summarizing the status of each client's condition.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Health Care Aide
Deer lodge center
, Manitoba
02.2006 - 12.2015
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
- Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
Education
Health Care aide certificate
Herzing College
Winnipeg, Manitoba02-2006
Community Health Certificate
West Africa College For Sustainable Development
West Africa Ghana05-2005
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Preparatory College of Health Science
West Africa Ghana05-2001
High School Certificate
Buduburam Community Senior High School
West Africa Ghana06-1996
Skills
- Personal hygiene/bathing/ dressing
- Oral hygiene/ mouth /dentures care
- Client transportation
- Feeding assistance
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Active listening
- Nutritional guidance
- Multitasking
- Dementia care
- Administer medication
- Grooming assistance
- Non-verbal communication
- Meal preparation
- Hospice care
- Attentive to people
- Care planning
- Household cleaning
- Wound care
- Ability to lift
- Fast learner
- Companionship
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Supportive personality
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- Toileting assistance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Use of mechanical lifts
- Handling and changing incontinence
- Patient/ considerate and understanding
- Flexibility
- Task management
- Scheduling appointments
- Elderly care
- Comfort care
- Bedside care
- Diet and nutrition
Timeline
Home Share Provider
Life's journey Inc
06.2019 - Current
Home Share Provider
Steps resources
11.2013 - 06.2019
Health Care Aide
Deer lodge center
02.2006 - 12.2015
Health Care aide certificate
Herzing College
Community Health Certificate
West Africa College For Sustainable Development
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Preparatory College of Health Science
High School Certificate
Buduburam Community Senior High School