Julie Navarrette
Saint Joseph
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Service Provider
Help At Home LLC
Kansas City
10.2023 - Current
- Provided personal care and support to clients in their homes.
- Supported clients in daily living activities and personal hygiene to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with clients to foster quality care and emotional support.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Communicated regularly with families about client well-being and needs.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences in service planning.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
Caregiver private in home
VA Medical Center
Craig
04.2016 - 09.2023
- Assisted veterans with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored patient health, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare staff.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and care plans.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and patient needs management.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
Education
Associate of Arts - English Composition
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA 01.2003 - 05.2006
Skills
- Medication administration
- Infection control protocols
- Medical documentation
- Personal care
Certification
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Service Provider
Help At Home LLC
10.2023 - Current
Caregiver private in home
VA Medical Center
04.2016 - 09.2023
Associate of Arts - English Composition
Crafton Hills College
01.2003 - 05.2006