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VERONICA EATON

Merrillville,IN

Summary

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Acumen Solutions
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting patient''s personal space.

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Benchmark Human Services
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assist individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and laundry.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.

Direct Support Professional

Opportunity Enterprises
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.

Pricing/Signage Team Member

Meijer
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Responsible for pricing and signage of store merchandise through use of equipment such as RF, Management Work Station, Laser Printer, Sign Printing Facility (SPF) and various types paperwork and reports.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Specialist

Ivy Tech College
Valparaiso, IN
07.2024

High School Equivalency Diploma - General High School Curriculum

West Side High School
Gary, IN
06.1996

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Active listening skills
  • Energetic work attitude
  • Adaptive team player
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Elderly care
  • Patient care

Certification

  • Certified EKG Technician 03/2024
  • Basic Life Support American Heart Association 11/2023
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician 01/2023
  • Certified Nursing Assistant 05/2025

Timeline

Caregiver

Acumen Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Benchmark Human Services
10.2023 - 01.2025

Direct Support Professional

Opportunity Enterprises
01.2018 - 02.2022

Pricing/Signage Team Member

Meijer
08.2016 - 01.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Specialist

Ivy Tech College

High School Equivalency Diploma - General High School Curriculum

West Side High School

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