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Brittany Olstad

Mechanicsburg

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Professional with extensive experience at Home Instead, excelling in compassionate communication and direct patient care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through emotional support and daily living assistance. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and charting, fostering independence and trust with clients to improve their quality of life.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Professional

Home Instead
Mechanicsburg
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in client living spaces.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Established positive relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.

Direct Care Professional

Home Instead
Honolulu
05.2023 - 06.2024
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

CYP Intermediate

Pearl Harbor/Hickam Youth Center
Honolulu
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Assisted in planning and implementing youth development programs.
  • Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork among children.
  • Communicated with parents about children's progress and program updates.
  • Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
  • Attended professional development workshops related to early childhood education topics.
  • Oversaw and ensured safety of children in groups during field trips.

CYP Assistant

NAS Oceana Youth Center
Virginia Beach
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Plan and fulfill engaging weekly lesson plans.
  • Format and maintain an inviting learning environment for youth.
  • Accompany bus drivers for multiple daily bus runs.
  • Keep an accurate teacher-to-youth ratio in learning environments.
  • Enroll and Complete Multiple Learning Modules on a Monthly basis
  • Managed administrative program tasks such as taking attendance, updating logs and tracking supplies.

Education

Nurses Aid Certification -

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
07-2025

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Geriatric care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Daily living assistance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Charting and documentation

Certifications and Community Service

● Active in Military Family Readiness Group as Secretary (Navy Submarine Squadron)  

● Home Instead Care Professional l & ll Training

Timeline

Direct Care Professional

Home Instead
09.2024 - 05.2025

Direct Care Professional

Home Instead
05.2023 - 06.2024

CYP Intermediate

Pearl Harbor/Hickam Youth Center
10.2020 - 04.2023

CYP Assistant

NAS Oceana Youth Center
07.2019 - 08.2020

Nurses Aid Certification -

Harrisburg Area Community College

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