Compassionate Live-in Caregiver with 20+ Years Experience

PAULA SINNOTT

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West Warwick RI **893

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Compassionate caregiver and employee with over 20 years of experience working in a variety of health care environments. A team player that also works well independently. Detail-oriented person with strong communication and organizational skills seeking a position as part of the decedent care team. EXPERIENCE

MARCH 2020 – AUGUST 2025

HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR MICU, DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL –DURHAM, NC

• Frequent phone and in person communication with staff, patients and distressed family members, fielding an array of requests

• Maintaining an organized office space

• Accurately updating patient charts by scanning documents and creating files while maintaining patient privacy

• Monitoring supply levels for various necessary items and placing orders through supply chain and outside vendors

MAY 2019 - PRESENT

PRIVATE DUTY CAREGIVER, SELF EMPLOYED –DURHAM, NC

• Supervising daily activities and providing assistance as needed

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment

• Supervising patient’s medications, as directed by a physician

• Providing transportation for medical appointments and other errands

• Communicates patient status and progress to employers JUNE 2015 – APRIL 2019

JOB COACH, SELF EMPLOYED – CANTERBURY, CT

• Trained clients in successful job search strategies and helped determine possible vocations and build application documents

• Supported and educated clients on the skills needed to be independent in the work place JUNE 2016 - APRIL 2018

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINER, LIFE QUEST – BROOKLYN, CT

• Verified home medical equipment and supplies were properly maintained for patient safety

• Responsible for primary patient care, case management, and medication management

• Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary requirements

• Promoted social, emotional, and physical health through diverse activities

• Kept individuals safe by identifying, correcting and/or removing potential hazards

• Adapted environments to meet changing physical and mental conditions AUGUST 2016 – MAY 2018

PRIVATE DUTY CAREGIVER, SELF EMPLOYED – WATERFORD, CT

• Supervised and assisted with the activities of daily living

• Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment

• Supervised patient’s medication, as directed by a physician

• Provided transportation for appointments and errands, as needed

• End of life care

JUNE 2013 - MARCH 2016

INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANT, FUTURES INC. – NEW LONDON, CT

• Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being

• Processed monthly reports for department performance

• Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults, as well as adults with acquired brain injuries

• Maintained all confidential personnel files, license, and CPR compliance records

• Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients EDUCATION

JUNE 1980

DIPLOMA, COVENTRY HIGH SCHOOL – COVENTRY RI

SKILLS

• CPR Certified

• Strong communication skills

• Experience respectfully caring for the

deceased in a healthcare environment

• Professional demeanor, in person and on

the phone

• Familiarity with patient care

documentation and HIPPA regulations

• Computer skills including familiarity

with mainstream software and

EPIC/Maestro Care

• General office management

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