Kimberly Winkler
Walhalla
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Right At Home
Seneca
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Monitored client health, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Help with scheduling doctors appointment.
- Transportation to and from places.
- Provided companionship, engaging clients in conversations and activities.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Collaborated with family members to support client care plans effectively.
- Documented client progress and care activities in daily logs accurately.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Caregiver
Community Long Term Care
Greenville
04.2014 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Monitored client health, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship, engaging clients in conversations and activities.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Transported clients to appointments, ensuring their comfort and safety during travel.
- Documented client progress and care activities in daily logs accurately.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- 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.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- 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.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
Easley
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Monitored client health, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship, engaging clients in conversations and activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, ensuring their comfort and safety during travel.
- Documented client progress and care activities in daily logs accurately.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- 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.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- 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.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding
Tri County Technological College
04.2025 - 07.2025
Pickens High School
Pickens, SCSkills
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient engagement
- Care plan implementation
- Time management
- Client documentation
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient care and companionship
- Attention to detail
- 3 years of Medical terminology
- Earned bronze on work keys test
- I took a semester in Microsoft office in high school and a semester at Greenville tech college in 2013
Certification
- CNA license
- Bronze on work keys test
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical Billing And Coding
Tri County Technological College
04.2025 - 07.2025
Caregiver
Right At Home
11.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Community Long Term Care
04.2014 - 11.2023
Caregiver
Interim Home Health
07.2013 - 04.2014
Pickens High School