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CAREGIVER
Summary
I am a professional individual who works ten times as hard to make my client or employer as comfortable and as happy as possible. I am a very hardworking individual who listens and take instructions as keenly as it is conveyed. I'm very good at taking criticism as I'm always willing to learn.
Dedicated Caregiver highly experienced in addressing both physical and emotional patient needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Committed Healthcare professional bringing 10+ years of proven success in healthcare roles. Dedicated to providing client safety and comfort through continuous focused care. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation with passion for community contribution.
Dedicated worker passionate about helping others live fulfilling lives by providing personal assistance and care in managing various health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about managing medications, appointments and social events. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building abilities.
Detail-oriented Home Care professional adept in offering client assistance with daily living activities, transportation and overall well-being. Offering 10+ years of healthcare experience, including monitoring clients with developmental disabilities and adhering to patient care plans. Superior record of patient dedication and commitment to promoting comfort and quality care.
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Experience
Caregiver | 12/2015 to Current
Heritage Operations Group - Staunton , IL
Heritage Operations Group - Staunton , IL
- I've been working for this agency for 4 years, and have been placed with 2 private families.
- The first job was to care for an elderly lady atht pass and I was then placed with another family who I'm currently with as a family assistant.
- At this job I currently do housekeeping, laundry, errands, play dates with Josh the baby.
- 7 months.
- I've been around before he was born.
- Grocery shopping.
- Book keeping etc.
- I am a very hard worker and can easily adjust to whatever job details I've been instructed to.
- I'm very intelligent and a very fast learner.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Provided basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
- Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans.
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health.
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
Caregiving Manager | 11/2009 to 10/2014
Meridian Senior Living - Mankato , MN
Meridian Senior Living - Mankato , MN
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Oversaw, directed and hired household staff, including nannies, housekeepers and chefs.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Coordinated and planned special projects at clients' homes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Authored and maintained household office and operations manuals to define staff expectations, confidentiality requirements and household and office procedures.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Cleaned houses and living spaces, ran errands and cooked meals for over 20 different patients daily.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
- Liaised between doctors and patients about care plans, progress and changing health conditions.
- Organized personal and professional calendars.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and faxes.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
- Managed household budgets and allocated expenditures for groceries, property and home maintenance, and bill payments.
- Devised and maintained office systems to efficiently deal with paper flow.
- Worked with patients and families to design meal, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success.
- Kept detailed records of patient care, daily progress, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
- Leveraged personal and professional networks to secure new clients and to ensure client needs are met.
- Communicated client project requirements to vendors and contractors to ensure client satisfaction.
- Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Nanny/Personal Assistant | 06/2003 to 09/2005
MARIE MCLEAN - City , STATE
MARIE MCLEAN - City , STATE
- Housekeeping, care of 3 boys ages 7, 5, 3 and a new born girl.
- Housekeeping, laundry, cooking, errands had to make sure kids got up in time for school, put them on the bus, got them off the bus at 3 did homework with them.
- Tuck them in at night and also had to take the boys to evening activities such as football and still had to care for the baby girl.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Helped children complete homework and special assignments daily to support academic performance.
- Cleaned and tidied house, including doing laundry, sweeping and mopping floors and dusting.
- Prepared healthy and well balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
- Provided children with nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television or other detrimental influences.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
- Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured children.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
- Built relationships with children by regularly discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
- Scheduled doctor, dentist and haircut appointments.
- Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Redirected children to encourage safe, positive behaviors.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects, and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and reading books.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.
- Offered detailed daily reports that outlined each child's day.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of 6months and 11 years old to stimulate development.
- Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
Education and Training
New York Institute of Career Development - City, State
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Expected in 08/2020
Brown's Town Community College
Browns Town, St. Ann Parish
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Business Administration, 06/2007
Wilmot Academy
Some College (No Degree)
Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Albert Town High School
High School Diploma
06/2005
Albert Town, Trelawny Parish | 2005
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School Attended
- New York Institute of Career Development
- Brown's Town Community College Browns Town, St. Ann Parish
- Wilmot Academy
- Albert Town High School
Job Titles Held:
- Caregiver
- Caregiving Manager
- Nanny/Personal Assistant
Degrees
- ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Some College (No Degree)
High School Diploma
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