Caregiver Resume Example Jama Bales Home Health

CAREGIVER

Summary

Reliable Care Provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in home environments. Passionate about fostering patient progress through teaching sustainable habits for health and wellbeing. Dedicated to patient safety and wellness.

Friendly professional commended as physically strong, patient individual with calm demeanor. In-depth understanding of medical terminology, medical tools and equipment operations, including Lifts and wheel chair equipment operations. Committed to providing top-notch care to disabled, impaired and chronically ill individuals.

Skills

First aid and safety
Client documentation
Community activities
Community integration
Care plan management
Case management
Case management experience
Knowledge of state regulations
Records maintenance
Compassionate client care

Records management
Behavior redirection
Quality program protocols
Catheter change and preparation
Monitoring fluids
Infection control procedures
Quality assurance controls
Calm and level-headed under duress
Documentation procedures expert
Collecting specimens

Experience

Caregiver | 06/2017 to 01/2020
Jama Bales Home Health - Ellettsville, IN

Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans.
Provided basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health.
Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat.
Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens 3 times per week to prevent spread of infection.
Reported concerns to supervisory nurse to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Caregiver | 03/2002 to 05/2017
Jenny King Home Health Care - Ellettsville, IN

Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans.
Provided basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat.
Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens 3 times per week to prevent spread of infection.
Reported concerns to supervisory nurse to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.

Laborer Operator | 10/2008 to 01/2009
Shulte - Bloomington, IN

Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work.
Retrieved materials, tools and equipment from trucks and delivered to skilled workers.
Identified issues, including the count of materials and damages and promptly notified supervisor for assistance with remediation.
Cut several materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
Used various construction tools and machinery, including drillpress and bander to complete such tasks as cutting and sanding.
Implemented waste management procedures for hazardous materials, cutting costs for over a number of projects.
Adhered to OSHA and material handling safety regulations on job sites to minimize falls and accidents.
Efficiently operated drillpress for fitting closet space, monitoring equipment availability and conditions to manage safety.
Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
Attended all safety trainings offered by employer to improve overall knowledge of safety measures and recognize areas requiring improvement.
Kept machinery clean, lubricated and well-maintained for optimum use.
Used organizational skills to meet productivity requirements.
Removed waste and trash from job sites before, during and after shift completion to keep work areas clean and organized.

Education and Training

Edgewood High School - Ellettsville, IN

GED

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Jama Bales Home Health
Jenny King Home Health Care
Shulte

School Attended

Edgewood High School

Job Titles Held:

Caregiver
Laborer Operator

Degrees

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Resume Score: 80%

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