CHARMAINE BRUCE
************@*****.*** 773-***-**** Chicago, IL 60290
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors, and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. A highly-motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skills
Client Documentation
Care Plan Management
Client Safety and First Aid
Prescribed Exercises
Bathing Support
Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
Patient Health Assessments
Bed Making and Changing
Daily Charting
Medication Administration
Documentation and Reporting
Care Plan Adherence
First Aid and CPR
Grocery Shopping and Storage
Patient Care Recordkeeping
Experience
11/2021 - Current
Destiny Home Care Services
Chicago, IL
Home Care Aide
My job description is to help people take care of their daily activities.
Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Aided mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
Education and Training
07/2022
Chicago, IL
Certified Nursing Assistant
Phalanx Family Services
06/2004
Chicago, IL
High School Diploma
William J Bogan
Chicago, IL
Associate Degree in Nursing
Olive Harvey College