Residential Care Worker Cover Letter Examples

Dear Ms. Hayes:

As a skilled patient care specialist with more than 13 years of experience providing comprehensive services to a wide variety of patients living in residential centers, I am pleased to present the enclosed resume in response to your search for a new residential care worker. My background in supporting patient care within long-term care environments allows me to substantially assist Magnolia Residences in meeting – and exceeding – its goals.

My background includes providing personal care and support for patients, informing families and patients regarding health concerns, and communicating with cross-functional team members to coordinate all aspects of patient care. With expertise in assessing client conditions and managing medications, I am committed to consistently providing a superior level of compassionate patient care while educating incoming staff on proper care delivery to facilitate superior patient experiences.

Highlights of my experience include the following:

Excelling as a residential care specialist with Lanovia Living Center in Monroe, MI, providing critical support to individuals with disabilities and social/emotional barriers in areas including administering medications, monitoring health conditions, coordinating recreation and leisure activities, serving meals, and offering social and emotional support

Collaborating with cross-functional patient support teams – including physicians, pharmacies, colleagues, and families – to coordinate, evaluate, and modify treatment plans, realizing optimal plans of care for patients

Performing a range of administrative duties such as appointment setting, report generation, phone support, and record keeping

Communicating effectively across diverse medical teams to ensure appropriate and necessary patient care; tracking patient progress and producing detailed reports

Realizing outstanding resident experiences through keen communication skills and superior patient and family support

With my proven success in providing patient care within long-term residential environments, I am confident that I can greatly contribute to your team at Magnolia Residences. I welcome the opportunity to discuss this position and my qualifications in more detail. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Frances E. Scofield