Caregiver Resume Example

Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.

• Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
• Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens several times per day/ as needed to prevent spread of infection.
• Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
• Transported patient to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
• Assisted 1 resident, aged 65 with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
• Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patient.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
• Developed strong and trusting rapport with patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
• Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
• Assisted patient with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Cultivated amiable relationship with 1 resident, resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being.
• Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
• Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
• Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
• Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Provided basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
• Assisted disabled individual to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
• Completed general housekeeping work to help client, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat.
• Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
• Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
• Helped client handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
• Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health.
• Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
• Ambulated patient in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.