Caregiver Resume Example Comfort Keepers

CAREGIVER

Professional Summary

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Work History

Caregiver, 05/2010 to 11/2012
Comfort Keepers – Snyder, TX

Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults.
Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Transported patients to and from different departments.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures.

House Manager, 04/2009 to 06/2010
Promiseland Assisted Living – Lubbock, TX

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Changed sterile dressings.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

Home Leader, 03/2007 to 10/2009
Wedgewood South Assited Living – Lubbock, TX

Identified process improvements in the day-to-day functioning of the department.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Implemented necessary changes based on evaluation of staffing requirements and floor assignments.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Followed infection control procedures.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults.
Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
Engaged patients with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities.
Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Education

GED: Snyder High School - Snyder, TX

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