caregiver cook resume example with 6 years of experience
Jessica Claire
, , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary
I have been a caregiver of the elderly and intellectual disabled. Have been a Cook. Done medication. Have CPR and First Aid Training. I am dependable and reliable.
Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with [Number] years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, [Task] and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Dependable [Job Title] with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
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Experience
04/2019 to 11/2022
Caregiver/Cook Akron Childrens Hospital – Avon, OH,
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
12/2018 to 04/2019
Cook Beehive Assisted Living – City, STATE,
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
06/2017 to 12/2018
Elderly Caregiver/Cook Clary Center – City, STATE,
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
11/2016 to 06/2017
Caregiver/Cook Star Choices – City, STATE,
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1993 to
GED:
GED - Bartow, FL,
GED - Bartow, FL,
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- GED
Job Titles Held:
- Caregiver/Cook
- Cook
- Elderly Caregiver/Cook
- Caregiver/Cook
Degrees
- GED
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