Gretchen Davis
Chaska
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
AbleLight
Watertown
04.2008 - 04.2025
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bethel University
St. Paul, MN01-1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Behavior monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Documentation management
- Crisis intervention
- Community integration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
AbleLight
04.2008 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bethel University
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