Marlana Oster
Honey Brook
Summary
Energetic and nurturing childcare/health aid who ensures reliable, empathetic and professionally safety/care to improving quality of life through education and resources. Proven ability to assist with daily living/medication management and enhancing clients quality of life with dignity and respect.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide
Lynn Ware
Coatesville
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Monitored and documented changes in client health status regularly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Facilitated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Facilitated client mobility by driving them to necessary appointments and shopping trips.
- Organized and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Educated clients on health management and independent living skills effectively.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Researched community resources for additional assistance and services.
Private Childcare Provider
Courtney Russum
Coatesville
02.2021 - Current
- Implemented educational games and activities to promote early learning.
- Supervised daily activities and routines for children in a safe environment.
- Organized playdates and outings to enhance social interactions among children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks based on children's dietary needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Managed behavior by applying positive reinforcement techniques consistently.
- Facilitated potty training for children.
- Conferred with parents to inform on type of daily activities, successes, strengths observed, and potential obstacles to healthy development.
- Assisted parents in developing appropriate disciplinary methods for their children.
- Read books aloud to children, encouraging interaction and teaching proper expression through vocal inflections appropriate to story content.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, manners and social interaction.
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
Education
Keystone School
Reston, VAIntro To Culinary Arts
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA 09.2003 - 07.2004
Some College (No Degree) - 120 Hr Self Paced CDA Course
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PASkills
- Care plan implementation
- Behavioral management
- Memory care techniques
- Fall prevention
- Safety compliance
- CPR certified
- First aid and CPR
- First aid certification
- Client relationship management
- Community resource referral
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptable under pressure
- Problem solving
- Behavior redirection
- Companionship
- Emotional support
- Observational skills
- Dependable and responsible
Affiliations
- Secretary of HONEY BROOK FIRE COMPANY
- Member of HONEY BROOK WOMENS CLUB
- Pickleball
- Softball
- Line Dancing
- Paddle boarding
- Biking
- local trails
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant/Home Health Aide
Lynn Ware
07.2024 - Current
Private Childcare Provider
Courtney Russum
02.2021 - Current
Intro To Culinary Arts
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
09.2003 - 07.2004
Keystone School
Some College (No Degree) - 120 Hr Self Paced CDA Course
Pennsylvania State University