Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Yolanda Edwards

Raleigh

Summary

Exceptionally sensitive and dedicated Caregiver with a strong record of health care service and client satisfaction. Adept at handling a variety of client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism. Flexible scheduling availability to include evenings, some weekends, and emergency situations as required.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver

Visiting Angels
Raleigh
02.2023 - Current
  • Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
  • Helping with transfers, such as moving from bed to wheelchair, and repositioning to prevent bedsores.
  • Providing medication reminders, tracking medication schedules, checking vital signs (pulse, blood pressure), and assisting with prescribed home exercises.
  • Laundry, washing dishes, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
  • Planning and preparing nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, plus grocery shopping.
  • Driving to doctor appointments, pharmacy, and grocery store.
  • Providing social interaction, engaging in hobbies, and assisting with community involvement to prevent isolation.
  • Ensuring a safe environment, watching for falls, and monitoring for changes in physical or mental health.

Direct Care Staff Member

Coordinated Health Services
Raleigh
01.2018 - Current

•Teaching daily living skills, such as personal hygiene, cooking, money management, and communication.

•Supporting clients during outings, social activities, and transportation to foster community participation.

•Working on personalized, individualized goals to enhance independence.

•Managing behavioral issues and adapting to varied communication styles.

•Keeping accurate records of progress and activities.

•Assisting with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and toileting.

•Observing and reporting changes in physical or emotional health to medical staff.

•Preparing meals, performing light housekeeping, managing laundry, and running errands.

•Reminding clients to take medication, or administering medications as allowed by state regulations.

•Providing emotional support, accompanying clients to appointments, and facilitating social activities.

Childcare Provider

Private Care
Raleigh
03.2010 - Current
  • Responsible for the health, well-being and safety of the children• Transported child to school and extra-curricular activities• Assisted with homework and school projects• Assumed sole responsibility of child for extended periods while parents were on work travel• Assisted with practicing good hygiene habits• Prepared meals, grocery shopped and light housekeeping duties

Habilitation Technician

Lindley Habilitation Services
Raleigh
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • •Interact with child/adolescent and family in their home or community•Help implement the individualized plan by working on the specific goals and components while emphasizing strengthsperspective•Other habilitation technician duties as assigned

Education

High School Equivalency Diploma
Albany , NY

Skills

  • Elderly Care
  • Child Care
  • Punctuality
  • Trustworthiness
  • Basic Caregiving Procedures
  • Safety Standards
  • Private Facility Caregiving Practices
  • Independence
  • Coordination with Professional Staff
  • Identifying Unsafe Conditions
  • Housekeeping
  • Cleaning
  • Cooking
  • Laundry

Certifications

  • Wake County Public Schools Substitute Teacher Training
  • Personal Care Assistant
  • Drivers License

Additional information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer• Excellent attention to detail• Good Communication Skills• Ability to work independently and work in a team• Competent at responding quickly in emergency situations• Able to adhere to company's and household rules policies and procedure

Timeline

PCA Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver

Visiting Angels
02.2023 - Current

Direct Care Staff Member

Coordinated Health Services
01.2018 - Current

Habilitation Technician

Lindley Habilitation Services
10.2016 - 06.2018

Childcare Provider

Private Care
03.2010 - Current

High School Equivalency Diploma
Yolanda Edwards