Michaelle M.

About Michaelle

What makes me a great care giver is first of all, my heart. I do this because I love to and when you do what you love it is not work. I am caring empathetic and compassionate. With over 40 years of senior care, I have extensive experience in ALL aspects of caring for the elderly and providing the very best in quality of life care. To name a few; Alzheimer/Dementia Care and communication strategies(redirection, therapeutic fibbing, or "going along" as long as it doesn't put the client at risk). Anxiety reduction, social interaction and companionship. Bathing and personal hygiene, great cook and homemaker. Observant and aware of changes in clients well-being and communicating those changes to family and/or Doctors. Educated in home safety and recognizing possible barriers to client safety and ways to improve or remove those barriers. Excellent communicator and team player. There are many things I have done over the years as a caregiver that I am proud of. One in general, as to all my client's has been to provide the very best in care and compassion and afford them the quality of life, respect and dignity we all deserve. As a care manager for my previous client, I was able to ensure that she was truly loved and happy. I ensured all her needs and wishes were met and she knew she was cared for as well as her home. Her knowing She was loved was important to me. I have excellent references if requested.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Caregiver

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Gentle Shepherd Home Care

Assist with activities of daily living and foster a secure, safe and caring environment. Supporting clients dignity, independence and quality of life. Plan and prepare nutritious meals to meet the dietary and preferential needs of the client. Assist with social activities and interaction. Provide companionship. Assist with bathing. Housekeeping and laundry. Hospice care. Dementia/Alzheimer care and redirection. Transportation and errands. Incontinence care and toileting assistance. Medication reminders. Dressing assistance. Peri care. Monitoring and documenting clients care and reporting changes to supervisory staff.

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

Personal Care Worker

Jul 2018 - Feb 2019

Human Touch Home Health Care

Assist with activities of daily living and foster a secure, safe and caring environment. Supporting clients dignity, independence and quality of life. Plan and prepare nutritious meals to meet the dietary and preferential needs of the client. Assist with social activities and interaction. Provide companionship. Assist with bathing. Housekeeping and laundry. Hospice care. Dementia/Alzheimer care and redirection. Transportation and errands. Incontinence care and toileting assistance. Medication reminders. Dressing assistance. Peri care. Monitoring and documenting clients care and reporting changes to supervisory staff.

Jul 2018 - Feb 2019

Care Manager/Caregiver

Jan 2010 - Jun 2014

Virginia E Leyden (Private Client)

Assist with activities of daily living and foster a secure, safe and caring environment. Supporting clients dignity, independence and quality of life. Plan and prepare nutritious meals to meet the dietary and preferential needs of the client. Assist with social activities and interaction. Assist with bathing. Housekeeping and laundry. Dementia/Alzheimer care and redirection. Transportation and errands. Incontinence care and toileting assistance. Medication reminders. Dressing assistance. Managed all aspects of care for client to include creating a plan of care, a documentation booklet and communication booklet for caregivers. Checked timesheets, submitted payroll, submitted clients taxes and other important documents as requested by POA. Hired and trained all caregivers and assigned pay rates that matched experience and duties. Created calendars and schedules. Continually communicated with POA, doctors and attorney's. Anytime there was a medical emergency I followed client to hospital, monitored her care closely and discussed with doctors and staff any procedures, necessary rehab and any changes in care or medications to continue quality if life care at home. Closely monitored clients quality of care to ensure client was receiving care that met or exceeded her needs. Set up and provided hospice care that allowed her to remain in her home as was her wishes. Worked with hospice to provide nd of life care hat afforded her love respect and dignity.

Jan 2010 - Jun 2014

Office Administrative Assistant

Jan 2009 - Nov 2012

Golden Care Home Health Care LLC

I helped to start this company from the ground up to include research, education and planning. Created 70% of the office forms. * Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance. * Efficiently maintained all scheduling and staffing of 30+ clients on a daily basis. * Efficiently maintained all scheduling and staffing of 30+ clients on a daily basis. * Communicated with management to address ongoing strategies and concerns. * Proven ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere. * Assisted with direct client care on a as-needed basis. * Established new client relations and accounts. * Maintained excellent client relations and developed client rapport. * Delegated responsibilities to employees to meet company expectation. * Created office forms that enhanced office work flow. * Maintained protection and privacy of all employees and client information. * Designed new employee hire/orientation packets to enhance flow of hiring process. * Prepared and submitted payroll and billing. * Built strong network of outside referral sources within the community. * Developed and implemented successful client care plans. * Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary client care.

Jan 2009 - Nov 2012

Pikes Peak Community College

Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

Colorado Springs, CO

Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

Mission Trails Rop

Jan 1992 - Jan 1992

Salinas, CA

Jan 1992 - Jan 1992

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