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Laura Goodson

Waynesville

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at All Ways Caring HomeCare, skilled in Alzheimer's care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective behavioral management and thorough progress documentation. Dedicated to fostering independence and achieving personal goals for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

In Home Caregiver

All Ways Caring HomeCare
07.2020 - Current
  • Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.

Developmental Disabilities Trainer

Haywood Vocational Opportunities, Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring and support to intellectual and developmental disabled individuals.
  • Taking individuals out in the community to work on personal short and long term goals.

Direct Support Professional

The Arc of Haywood County
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Working in a group home setting with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention.
  • Dispersed and monitored medications.

Direct Support Professional

Turning Point Services
02.2012 - 12.2016

Worked one on one with individual with physical and intellectual disabilities out in the community to work on short and long term goals.

  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.

Factory Worker

Tyco Electronics
06.1994 - 08.2009

Inspected small parts under a microscope for space shuttles and airplanes.


Education

A.C Reynolds High School
Asheville, NC

Skills

  • Alzheimer's care
  • Seizure management
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management and redirection
  • Developmental and intellectual disabilities
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Progress documentation
  • NCI
  • First Aid and CPR

Timeline

In Home Caregiver

All Ways Caring HomeCare
07.2020 - Current

Developmental Disabilities Trainer

Haywood Vocational Opportunities, Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2020

Direct Support Professional

The Arc of Haywood County
12.2016 - 08.2017

Direct Support Professional

Turning Point Services
02.2012 - 12.2016

Factory Worker

Tyco Electronics
06.1994 - 08.2009

A.C Reynolds High School
Laura Goodson