Danielle Swan
Elizabethton
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a proven ability to enhance client well-being through compassionate support and patient monitoring. Skilled in coordinating care plans and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Sevita
Greenville
03.2024 - Current
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions for clients.
- Assisted clients with meal preparation and nutrition management.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment for clients.
- Documented client progress and reported concerns to supervisors.
- Supported clients in daily activities to promote independence and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- 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.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- 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.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Electrician Top Helper
Apptitude Electric
Greenville
05.2022 - 02.2025
- Assisted electricians with installation of wiring and electrical systems.
- Maintained tools and equipment in safe, working condition.
- Supported troubleshooting and repair of electrical issues on site.
- Collaborated with team members on project completion tasks.
- Organized materials and supplies for efficient workflow on jobsites.
- Followed instructions from supervising electrician regarding job duties.
- Pulled wires through conduits with a puller or fish tape.
- Measured, cut, bent and threaded conduit pipe using hand or power tools.
- Cleaned work areas, tools and equipment used by electricians.
- Drilled holes to install electrical components such as junction boxes, switch plates and receptacles.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components according to specifications using hand tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walters State Community College
Greenville, TN05-2026
Skills
- Personal care
- Patient monitoring
- Health record documentation
- Team collaboration
- Electrical installation
- Tool maintenance
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Patient management
- Behavior redirection
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Autism support
- Safety awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Incident reporting
- Emotional support
- Lifting and transferring
- PPE usage
- Patient care
- Medical office administration
- Patient assessments
- Patient mobility assistance
- Care plan management
- Relationship building
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient companionship
- Meal preparation
- Basic housekeeping
- Patient care and companionship
- Indirect patient care
- Medical record-keeping
- Alzheimer's care
- Resident empowerment
- Reliability and punctuality
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Social interaction
- Records management
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Client transportation
- Conflict resolution
- EMR / EHR
- Records maintenance
- Transportation services
- Chronic disease management
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Caregiver
Sevita
03.2024 - Current
Electrician Top Helper
Apptitude Electric
05.2022 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Walters State Community College