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CAREGIVER
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver highly experienced in addressing both physical and emotional patent 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.
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Experience
Caregiver, Avalon Health Care Group, March 2007-September 2014Newman , CA
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to Doctor and nurses that came to visit to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens 2 times per day to prevent spread of infection.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Assisted Client with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Cultivated a amiable relationship with client resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Assisted with basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
Homemaker Aide, Quadgraphics, May 2009-July 2012Martinsburg , WV
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Authored and maintained household office and operations manuals to define staff expectations, confidentiality requirements and household and office procedures.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Communicated client project requirements to vendors and contractors to ensure client satisfaction.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Worked closely with high-profile clients to provide one-on-one administrative support, including estate management, household management and property management.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens 1 time a day to prevent spread of infection.
- Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, e-mail and faxes.
Caregiver, Avalon Health Care Group, October 2006-May 2010Payson , UT
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Assisted with basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Reported concerns to supervisory care specialist to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Cultivated amiable relationships with over 30 residents, resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaSullivan High School , , CityStateJune 2004
Office Admin/ Business Management , , , The College of Office Technology, , CityStateSeptember 2008
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School Attended
- Sullivan High School
- The College of Office Technology
Job Titles Held:
- Caregiver
- Homemaker Aide
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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