Meghan Smith
South Deerfield
Summary
Professional caregiver skilled in maintaining high standards of care and patient safety. Proven track record in delivering empathetic support, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring comfort and dignity. Known for strong collaboration and flexibility in dynamic care settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Caregiver
Patricia Shelby
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Provided daily assistance with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored medication schedules to ensure compliance with prescribed treatments.
- Assisted in meal preparation, focusing on dietary restrictions and nutritional needs.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to enhance cognitive function and social interaction.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress and changes in health status.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care plans and updates.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Janet Glenn
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting with daily living activities and maintaining dignity.
- Developed and implemented customized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring timely and accurate administration.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
- Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Hospice Aide
Hospice of the Fisher Home
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided personal care and assistance to patients in daily living activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with medication management and adherence as directed by healthcare providers.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques to improve patient comfort and safety.
- Trained new hospice aides on best practices for patient interaction and support.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
- Promoted a holistic approach to end-of-life care by incorporating various relaxation techniques such as music therapy or aromatherapy into daily routines.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buckley Healthcare Center
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Administered patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure ongoing health and safety of patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Assisted in the documentation of patient progress and reported changes to medical team.
- Trained new staff on facility protocols and patient care best practices.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing emotional support and companionship during daily activities.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Personal Care Assistant
Stavros Home Health
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, enhancing independence and promoting physical well-being.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and safety protocols.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and effective communication.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Education
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MAAssociate of Science - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA05-2026
High School Diploma -
Frontier Regional High School
South Deerfield, MA06-2013
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Patient care
- Housekeeping duties
- Emotional support
- Empathy display
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Medical equipment operation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Fall prevention
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong ethics
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Heavy lifting
- PPE usage
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assist,
- Certified Nursing Assistant. Red-Cross Program, Practical 100 hours Nurse Aide Training GCC, DPH # 91181P April 2015
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Patricia Shelby
09.2022 - 02.2025
Private Elderly Caregiver
Janet Glenn
01.2021 - 03.2024
Hospice Aide
Hospice of the Fisher Home
02.2017 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Buckley Healthcare Center
04.2015 - 01.2017
Personal Care Assistant
Stavros Home Health
06.2013 - 04.2015
Greenfield Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Greenfield Community College
High School Diploma -
Frontier Regional High School