Mandy Whaley
Bay Saint Louis
Summary
Compassionate caregiver skilled in client support, care plan development, and effective communication. Dedicated to enhancing client well-being through personalized care and collaborative teamwork. Proactive caregiver with a strong focus on problem resolution, team collaboration, and supportive companionship. Experienced in developing individualized care plans and enhancing client engagement to promote overall well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
Care4all Cargivers
Bay Saint Louis
08.2023 - Current
- Provided daily personal care and support to individuals with special needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to enhance client well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families to address concerns and provide updates.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans for clients.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional health, reporting changes promptly.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for supporting special needs clients.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Created individualized care plans based on each client's unique needs and abilities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to disability management techniques.
- Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of special education through continuing education courses.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Instructed clients on proper use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Education
GED -
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2025
Skills
- Client support
- Care plan development
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Activity planning
- Patient companionship
- Supportive companionship
- Communication skills
- HTML and CSS coding
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
Care4all Cargivers
08.2023 - Current
GED -
Pearl River Community College