Martha Horton
Columbia
Summary
- Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients.
- Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced Caregiver accustomed to administering bedside and personal care, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Devoted Private caregiver, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Deliberate role model, demonstrating healthy behavior for daily living and social interactions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Caregiver
Homer Monts
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Private Caregiver
Karol Berry
03.2017 - 11.2021
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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 trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
South University
Columbia, SC06.2020
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Fortis College
Columbia, SC03.2017
High School Diploma -
A.C. Flora
1 Falcon Drive, Columbia, SC 2920406.1983
Skills
- Some Lifting
- Clean Living Spaces
- Time Management
- Patient Management
- Client Transportation
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Client Documentation
Certification
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Homer Monts
05.2021 - 06.2023
Private Caregiver
Karol Berry
03.2017 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
South University
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
A.C. Flora
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