Caregiver Resume Example Family - Panorama City, California

CAREGIVER

Professional Summary

Experienced professional caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remain current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Responsible caregiver certified in caregiver and highly-experienced over 17-year career in healthcare. Proficient in emergency response care and monitoring ongoing conditions. Efficiently offer ambulation and personal assistance to meet all patient needs. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Caring and empathetic Direct Care Worker with considerable experience in assisting adults with disabilities. Plans, develops, and implements individual program plans and carries out existing plan of care. Certified in medication administration and ensures that consumers take prescribed medicines and receive adequate nutrition. Administered treatments, make beds, cook meals, handle laundry, and run errands.

Skills

Caregiver reimbursement
Compassionate caregiver
Professional caregiver
Parent and caregiver rapport
Energetic caregiver
First aid and safety
Behavioral management
Medication administration

Case management
Medication management
Light cleaning
Flexible
Wound care maintenance
Errands
Medical chart documentation

Work History

Caregiver 12/2019 to Current
Family – Tarzana, CA

Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Transported patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Personal Caregiver10/2017 to 04/2019
Visiting Angels – Sherman Oaks, CA

Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
Transported 1 patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and dressing.
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.

Community Liaison09/2013 to 10/2017
True Caregiving – Canuga Park, CA

Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
Provided assistance to caregivers by researching local issues, participating in local events and creating action plans to tackle obstacles.
Distributed monthly community newsletters to convey important news and events to local families and leaders.
Fielded phone calls and pleasantly greeted office visitors, answering questions and inquiries regarding community resources and services.
Educated community members regarding resources and local program by using hover lifts and tubes.
Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.
Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse and other community health concerns.

Caregiver 02/2011 to 06/2013
Family – Sherman Oaks, CA

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Assisted with daily living activities by helping with hygiene needs, shower and household chores.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.

Education

Some College (No Degree): Computer And Information SciencesUniversity of Berkeley - Berkeley, CA

Some College (No Degree): Computer And Information SciencesAsia Pacific College - Makati City

Some College (No Degree): Computer And Information SciencesDe La Salle University - Manila

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Family
Visiting Angels
True Caregiving

School Attended

University of Berkeley
Asia Pacific College
De La Salle University

Job Titles Held:

Caregiver
Personal Caregiver
Community Liaison

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : Computer And Information Sciences
Some College (No Degree) : Computer And Information Sciences
Some College (No Degree) : Computer And Information Sciences

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