Rebecca MacDonald
UCP of Western MA
North Adams
10
years of professional experience
Experienced family caregiver skilled in developing personalized care plans and coordinating care. Proven ability to provide emotional support, manage daily living activities, and promote independence among individuals with disabilities.
Work History
Family Caregiver
4 Years- Provide care and support to my adult disabled children
- Assist them with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with their agency nurse, care coordinator, and medical providers.
- Monitor health status, documenting changes and communicating with agency staff as needed
- Provide assistance with daily living activities and personal care (including bathing, dressing, and grooming) to promote independence and ensure a good quality of life
- Manage household tasks, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to their wellbeing
- Coordinate healthcare appointments, ensuring access to necessary medical services.
- Assist with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores
- Prepare healthy meals which they choose
Librarian
4 Years 8 Months- Curated diverse collection of resources to support unique needs of autistic individuals and families.
- Hosted panels with autistic adults at my children's' school to speak with parents and educators about their experiences and provide guidance on supporting autistic students and family members
- Implemented a cataloging system to streamline book lending processes and improve user experience.
- Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
- Fundraised to acquire new materials through monetary and book donations
Education
No Degree - Psychology
Skills
Transportation assistance
Compassionate caregiving
Emotional support
Household management
Social interaction
Incontinence care
Behavioral management
Developmental disability care
Meal preparation
Autism support
Behavior redirection
Timeline
Family Caregiver
UCP of Western MA
07.2022 - CurrentRead More
Librarian
Macdonald Autistic Pride Lending Library
04.2016 - 12.2020Read More
Southern New Hampshire University
No Degree from Psychology
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