Christine Bingham
Drexel Hill
Summary
Home health professional experienced in daily living activities and basic care. Brings skills in non-medical services, knowledge of patient needs and background maintaining high standards. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in personal care position focused on achieving optimum patient outcomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Home Care Aide
Quality Companions
08.2023 - Current
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
Caregiver
Dr. Edna Schwab
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Nanny and Caregiver
Bonnie Golub
09.1997 - 12.2020
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
- Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
- After the children were grown and went off to college, I then cared for Bonnie's mother.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.2001
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Dependable and Responsible
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Independent Thinking
- Multitasking and Organization
- Strong Ethics
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Personal Care Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
Personal Home Care Aide
Quality Companions
08.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Dr. Edna Schwab
09.2018 - Current
Nanny and Caregiver
Bonnie Golub
09.1997 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delaware County Community College
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