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Lawrence Roper

Eugene,OR

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Personal Care Attendant with a diverse background in client care and therapeutic massage. Known for implementing safety measures and providing personalized assistance, ready to enhance client health and comfort. Experienced Personal Care Assistant with a strong focus on patient advocacy and individualized care plans. Proficient in implementing safety protocols and providing emotional support, ensuring clients receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs. Focused healthcare professional well-versed in promoting a healthy lifestyle by coordinating and supervising activities in alignment with client needs and abilities. Proven history of inspiring and fostering client well-being across several years of experience in related roles. Dedicated to serving unique needs of each client and improving quality of life. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Attendant

Oregon Home Care Commission
Salem, Oregon
05.2022 - Current

At present I have only one client who I help on a very limited basis; light housework (including bathroom,), Shopping, and assorted other errandsn

At present I have only one client who I help on a very limited basis light housework (including bathroom,), Shopping, and assorted other errands including Doctors Appointments Help clients according to their needs and wants.

  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of client living environments.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self
Eugene, Oregon
05.2010 - Current
  • Currently am offering Chair Massage to seniors at the Eugene Hotel. Here clients sign up for a 10-minute block (or more) of massage time.
  • Provided therapeutic massage services to clients with varying needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized therapy space for client comfort.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding their current condition as well as any changes observed during the course of treatment.
  • Assessed client needs and developed individualized treatments plans to address the specific health needs of each client.

Personal Care Assistant

Senior And Disabilitty
Eugene, Oregon
01.2019 - 03.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medications and monitored client health as directed by healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community events.
  • Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.

Education

Massage

Americare School Of Allied Health
Wheaton, Md.
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Sandy Spring Friends School
Sandy Spring, MD
05-1982

Business Math

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Psychology

Montgomery College
Takoma Park, MD

Political Philosophy and Theatre

St. Mary's College
St. Mary's City, Md.

Skills

  • Client care
  • Medication administration
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Safety protocol implementation
  • Specialized mobility support
  • Patient advocacy
  • Personalized Massage
  • Many Restaurant related skills (including but not limited to) Accurately operating a cash register, Wait on customers, Bus tables, Wash dishes, Prep food

I have had many different types if work over many years (other than what I mention above)

Some of these include: much yard work; mowing, weeding edging, pruning, and yard clean-up

Have done Light Carpentry, some painting, Phone and Door-to Door selling and promotions, Room Service, and various other things

Certification

LMT licensed since 2009

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Personal Care Attendant

Oregon Home Care Commission
05.2022 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

Senior And Disabilitty
01.2019 - 03.2024

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self
05.2010 - Current

Massage

Americare School Of Allied Health

High School Diploma -

Sandy Spring Friends School

Business Math

Anne Arundel Community College

Psychology

Montgomery College

Political Philosophy and Theatre

St. Mary's College
Lawrence Roper