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Kathy Dutton

Greenvale

Summary

Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Care Giver

Mike King Son
08.2019 - 06.2022

Family employed me to work with mom with late stage Alzheimer's waiting for a bed in a nursing home so worked with her at the QEH till a bed came available once she had been admitted to nursing care while I was not there she was having falls and the family asked me to work full time with her 12 hour shifts so be there eyes and ears

  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Private Care Giver

Lisa Gray
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • Family employed me to work with this gentleman after he had a stroke went into the QEH and worked with him very much involved in his speech therapy and also Physio till he went home then I worked 12 hour shifts a day
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trip with Pat the Elephant transport

Private Care Giver

Shield's
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Cared for a couple in there 90s family had concerns about safety after a year moved to assistant living I went with them part time to keep an eye out after husband passed over, the lady was moved upstairs to nursing care I continued to go there every week for company and also did foot care for her .till she passed
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Home Care Worker

Self Employed
08.2009 - 08.2015
  • Mental Health Clients two brothers live in Fri evening 4.00 till Monday morning 8.00
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Cooked all meals

Owner/Operator

Care Home
12.1999 - 08.2009
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.

Skills

  • Personal Grooming Care
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Client Documentation
  • Patient Rapport
  • Healthy Eating
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Caregiver and Family Support
  • Companionship and Emotional Support

Certification

The Mandate System Certificate 2009 WHIMIS 2015 First Aid and CPR 2015 Environmental Health Food Certificate 2015

Timeline

Private Care Giver

Mike King Son
08.2019 - 06.2022

Private Care Giver

Lisa Gray
09.2017 - 08.2019

Private Care Giver

Shield's
10.2015 - 09.2017

Home Care Worker

Self Employed
08.2009 - 08.2015

Owner/Operator

Care Home
12.1999 - 08.2009
The Mandate System Certificate 2009 WHIMIS 2015 First Aid and CPR 2015 Environmental Health Food Certificate 2015
Kathy Dutton