Pocahontas Fairgood
Fort Wayne
Summary
Compassionate Respite Care Provider recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, emergency response, and behavior management techniques. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience to enhance client comfort and provide exceptional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Respite Care Provider
🚨 Connecting Broken Bridges
Fort Wayne
02.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with disabilities and special needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Communicated effectively with families to discuss client needs and preferences.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans for clients.
- Documented client progress and reported changes in behavior or health status.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
- Maintained a clean and organized living space for client comfort and safety.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
- Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services.
Education
Medical assistant program
Everest Institute
02.2014 - 08.2015
Hilliard Adult Education
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Purdue University of Indiana
Fort Wayne, INMedical Assistant
Everest Institute
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Safety protocol implementation
- Care plan coordination
- Personal hygiene assistance
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
🚨 Connecting Broken Bridges
02.2024 - Current
Medical assistant program
Everest Institute
02.2014 - 08.2015
Hilliard Adult Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Chicago State University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Purdue University of Indiana
Medical Assistant
Everest Institute