Youth Care Personal Caregiver
Resume:
Heather D. Edwards
*** ****** **. ***********, ** 25404
(C) 304-***-**** *************@*****.***
Work History
YOUTH CARE PROFESSIONAL / CMT – February 2024 to Present
Board of Childcare – Hagerstown, MD
Maintain a structured routine.
Light housekeeping.
Create schedules for the youth.
Medication administrations.
Transport juveniles to and from appointments.
Acting as mentor for the youths.
Teach life skills to youth toward their move to independent living.
Weekly shopping trips with youth to buy groceries for the house.
Secure the building for their return from school.
Keep the youth safe while in the home
Handling disruptive behavior.
Ability to control violent outbursts using de-escalation and/or holds.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to monitor and keep youth in order.
Monitor conduct of youth in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Inspect conditions of locks, windows, doors, and gates at the facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Settle disputes between youth.
Record and document all behavioral issues, to be included in the youth’s personal record.
Participate in mandatory job training/certifications.
Direct Care Support – November 2023 to February 2024
Hilltop Assisted Living – Winchester, VA
Monitor Residents overnight.
Monitor for soiled briefs
Change Linen
Help Ambulate.
Help dress
Help Bathe
Help Feed when Necessary
Behavioral Health Technician – November 2022 to November 2023
East Ridge Health Systems – Martinsburg, WV
Personal Caregiver for Residents in a Group Home for the Developmentally Disabled.
Supervise residents that are able to prepare their own meals
Preparing and serving meals as directed by the Company Dietitian and their Doctors orders.
Transport residents to day programs and Dr’s appointments.
Light housekeeping.
Supervising Residents while they do chores so they may learn independent activities.
Help to Bathe, pick out clothing, and help them dress if needed.
Document all activities of the house and the specific Resident at the end of each shift.
Administer Medications to Residents
YOUTH CARE PROFESSIONAL – March 2020 to September 2022
Board of Childcare – Martinsburg, WV
Maintain a structured bedtime routine.
Light housekeeping.
Create daily schedules for the youth.
Wake youth up in the morning for medication administrations.
Set out breakfast in the morning before the youth head off to school.
Transport juveniles to and from appointments.
Acting as mentor for the youths.
Secure the building for their return from school.
Keep the youth safe throughout the night
o15-minute bed checks
oConducting head counts to ensure that each juvenile is present.
oRecording bed check results in the logbook.
Handling disruptive behavior.
oAbility to control violent outbursts using de-escalation and/or holds.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to monitor and keep juveniles in order.
Monitor conduct of juveniles in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
Inspect conditions of locks, windows, doors, and gates at the facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Settle disputes between juveniles.
Record and document all behavioral issues, to be included in the juvenile’s personal record.
Participate in mandatory job training/certifications.
Personal Caregiver / Home Health Aide – January 2019 to January 2021
ResCare – Martinsburg, WV
Personal Caregiver for Residents in a Group Home for the Developmentally Disabled.
Preparing and serving meals as directed by the Company Dietitian and their Doctors orders.
Accompany residents to social activities and Dr’s appointments.
Light housekeeping.
Supervising Residents while they do chores so they may learn independent activities.
Help to Bathe, pick out clothing, and help them dress if needed.
Document all activities of the house and the specific Resident at the end of each shift.
Personal Caregiver / Home Health Aide – June 2018 to January 2019
Home Instead – Martinsburg, WV, Frederick, MD, Winchester, VA
Personal caregiver for the elderly, helping in Activities of Daily Living. These include Bathing, Feeding, Dressing, Assist with Mobility, Preparing Meals, Light Housekeeping, and Transportation to Medical Appointments/Shopping/Visiting Friends.
Occasional help with Medication administration.
Helped a family member get a quadralipetgic Gentleman dressed, fed, bathed, and empty and record a catheter bag, and adult diapers.
Non-Related Employment History available upon request.
EDUCATION & LICENSES
Approved Unlicensed
Medication Assistive Personnel (AMAP)
4-14-2023
CPR/First Aid/Heartsaver - 2022
oExpires - 2024
TCI Restraint Techniques - 2020
oRefreshers every 6 months.
AFS Training – 2020
oRefreshers every 3 Months
Alzheimer’s Training - 2018
Geriatric Medicine Training - 2018
Safety Holds Training - 2018
Certified Medical Technician – 2018
oExpired 2020
Proper Use of Hoyer Lift - 2018
Certified Nursing Assistant - 1997
o Multi Capp, Charleston, WV
oLicensed for one yr.
High School Diploma – 1990
oCapital High School, Charleston, WV
Skills
Customer and Personal Service
Judgement and Decision Making
Problem Solving
Active Listening
Time Management
Writing
Effectively work independently and in a team
Ability to monitor clients, their behavior, assess situations, and make judgements and decisions while documenting appropriately.
Knowledgeable in De-escalation and physical restrain techniques
Contact this candidate