Caretaker
at Service Alternatives for Washington, Inc.
December 1997 – December 1998
🏠 Caretaker at Service Alternatives for Washington, Inc.
Provided dedicated, compassionate care and daily living support in a managed residential group home for four adults with special needs. Focused on enhancing their quality of life through personalized assistance, structured routines, and engaging activities, while maintaining meticulous records to meet agency and state regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- 🥘 Meal Preparation & Planning: Created nutritious, balanced meal plans tailored to individual dietary requirements and preferences.
- 🧺 Housekeeping & Laundry: Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by performing daily cleaning tasks and managing laundry responsibilities.
- 💊 Medication Administration: Safely administered prescribed medications, meticulously documenting dosages and schedules in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- 🎲 Entertainment & Activity Coordination: Organized and facilitated enjoyable recreational activities, outings, and daily entertainment to enrich residents’ lives.
- 📋 Documentation & Record-Keeping: Maintained accurate, detailed records essential for compliance with state guidelines and agency reporting standards.
- 🗣️ Conflict Resolution & Escalation Handling: Skillfully managed and de-escalated challenging situations, ensuring residents’ emotional well-being and safety at all times.
- 🤝 Personalized Daily Care: Supported residents with day-to-day living activities, fostering independence, dignity, and personal growth.
Skills Utilized:
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Meal Planning & Cooking
- Medication Management
- Housekeeping & Organizational Skills
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Conflict Resolution & Crisis Management
- Entertainment Planning & Engagement
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Patience & Empathy
- Time Management & Dependability
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