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CAREGIVER
Summary

Compassionate Caregiver certified in Phlebotomy and EKG Technician. Accommodating and respectful professional with over 3 years of hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to patients. Proficient in documenting vital statistics and health metrics.

Skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Client documentation
  • Community integration
  • Community activities
  • Records maintenance
  • Care plan management
  • Administering medication
  • Compassionate client care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Electronic charting
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Infection control procedures
  • Helping with medication
  • Collecting specimens
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Patient relations
  • Quick problem solver
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Preparing meals
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
Experience
Caregiver | 07/2019 to Current
Home Care Assistance - Riverside, CA
  • Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans.
  • Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
  • Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
  • Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
Caregiver | 03/2017 to 06/2019
County Of Riverside - Moreno Valley, CA
  • 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.
  • Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
  • Helped clients 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.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
  • Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
  • 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 patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Deputy Sheriff | 05/2005 to 08/2016
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office - Shreveport, LA
  • Maintained safety for over [Number] events by closely monitoring over [Number] attendees.
  • Gathered and recorded data including evidence and witness statements for over [Number] cases.
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness by updating tactical plans and maintenance schedules for equipment and weapons.
  • Maintained safe and secure environments for [Number] court proceedings over [Timeframe].
  • Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
  • Reduced process lags through updating training programs and trained over [Number] employees on best practices and protocol.
  • Boosted community safety, performing motor vehicle accident investigations including DUIs and fatal crashes while conducting field sobriety tests at DUI checkpoints.
  • Conducted debriefings for arrested subjects to obtain information pertinent to investigations.
  • Drafted over [Number] incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
  • Accurately analyzed and evaluated criminal prosecution information while processing crime scenes.
  • Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
  • Increased inmate safety by closely monitoring all activity on jail premises for [Timeframe], including inmate behavior and hazards.
  • Drove patrol vehicle to monitor [Number]-square-mile area for dangers and hazards safely for [Timeframe].
Education and Training
Mission Career College - Riverside, CA
EKG Technician , 12/2019
Mission Career College - Riverside, CA
Phlebotomy Technician, 02/2020
Wiley College - Marshall, TX
Bachelor of Arts
Criminal Justice, 06/2004
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Home Care Assistance
  • County Of Riverside
  • Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office

School Attended

  • Mission Career College
  • Wiley College

Job Titles Held:

  • Caregiver
  • Deputy Sheriff

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts

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