Daniel Thompson
Santa Rosa
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven experience as a private caregiver and a swimming instructor excelling in compassionate client advocacy. Leveraged active listening and stress management to enhance client and student well-being, achieving significant improvements in their quality of life and confidence in water
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Empathetic care worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating a trusting relationship with client. Offers enhanced care with flexible approaches. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Caregiver
Self-Employed
02.2018 - Current
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Built and maintained rapport with client and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help client move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Swimming Instructor
YMCA
08.2010 - 01.2015
- Primary Instructor in the TOW (Terrified of Water) course. Assisted adults in managing their fear of water.
- Offered private one on one lessons and helped prepare children with down syndrome compete in the special olympics.
- Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Prepared equipment before each class class and stored items promptly after classes.
- Took notes strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA12-2024
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Daily living activities assistance
- Client care and companionship
- Client advocacy
- Case management experience
- Compassion and empathy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
- Dependable and responsible
- Active listening
Timeline
Registered Caregiver
Self-Employed
02.2018 - Current
Swimming Instructor
YMCA
08.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Sonoma State University
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