Dawn Barker
Colorado Springs
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Skilled Personal Care Provider
Goodwill your life your way
Colorado Springs
05.2013 - Current
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Maintained records of client progress and reported any changes in condition to the supervisor.
- Provided companionship by talking to clients about their day-to-day experiences and concerns.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Observed safety protocols at all times when working with clients in order to prevent accidents or injury.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Education
GED -
Roy Wasson
Coloradosprings Co 05-2016
Skills
- Meal planning
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Client documentation
- Personal care
- Nutritional support
- Safety compliance
- Companionship support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Daily living assistance
- Personal care aide
- Compassionate client care
- Meal preparation
- Patient companionship
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Skilled Personal Care Provider
Goodwill your life your way
05.2013 - Current
GED -
Roy Wasson