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CAREGIVER
Summary
I am a seasoned caregiver going on my 6th year, I have learned many skills along the way, from meeting daily needs of clients, both grooming and dietary. I have worked with the care managers, the clients multiple doctors, and the pharmacy to get the client's needs met. I work well with others, but can also work on my own. I am well equip to setting my own goals and timeline, I am also very organized and can see the big picture. I have experience working with and diffusing complex and difficult situations in all of my work experiences. I am a hard worker, a quick learner, and have worked with a large range of ages and medical challenges, from mental or learning disabilities to colostomies to paraplegic clients. I pride myself on my compassion, empathy, and drive to make my clients/residents lives as nice as possible.
Skills
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Experience
Healthcare Plus | Aurora , ILCaregiver08/2018 - Current
- Tracked storage contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels and performed formal inventory review each month.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Implemented group activities such as craft night and trips to the library activities
- Completed general housekeeping work to help clients, including preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas neat.
- Assisted families in planning for meals and shopping for ingredients to meet nutritional plans.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- 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.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Assisted over 6 residents, aged 26 to 89 with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Reported concerns to supervisory Care-giving Director to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene tasks by providing bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Cultivated amiable relationships with over 3 residents, resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens 2 times per day to prevent spread of infection.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
- Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
- Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Create weekly menus and grocery lists that incorporates all client needs and limitations
Catholic Health Initiative | Bellevue , NECashier and Food Worker10/2017 - 12/2018
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
- Assisted customers with account updates, new service additions and promotional offers.
- Drove sales and add-on purchases by promoting specific item options to customers.
- Built relationships with strategic partners leading to business development opportunities.
- Notified security of suspected theft, including descriptions of individuals and items stolen to help control store losses.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
- Rectified discrepancies between accounting records and cash drawer by researching daily transactions to pinpoint issues.
- Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to supervisor for remediation.
- Served needs of as many as 85 patrons per shift, including collecting payments, tracking rewards and handling customer service issues.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Smoothly processed incoming orders, handling over 85 transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Maximized customer satisfaction by providing assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Assisted Lead Cashiers with completing end-of-day counts and securing funds to prevent loss or theft.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Capital Senior Living Corp. | City , STATECNA07/2016 - 01/2018
- Explained menu to hospital patients, received food orders, helped prepare food and delivered meals to patients.
- Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Provided basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
- Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements.
- 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.
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens at least one times per day to prevent spread of infection.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene tasks by providing bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Assisted over 20 residents, aged 62 to 101 with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Reported concerns to supervisory Nurse to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Cultivated amiable relationships with over 15 residents, resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
Education and Training
Wisconsin Virtual Academy High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma06/2016
- National Award for Psychology Recipient
- Presidential Award for Educational Excellence Recipient
- Honor Roll Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year
- Photography club Member
- Music club Member
- Cooking club Member
Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College | CityCertificate: Certified Nursing Assistant in Certified Nursing Assistant04/2016
Universityof Wisconsin - Oshkosh | City, StateBachelor of Science in Nursing And Psychology
- National Society for Leadership and Success Member
- Major in Psychology
- Major in Nursing
- "Gamers Club" Member
- Stewart Hall: Hall Government Member
- Most awarded Stewart Hall: Hall Government
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay | City, StateBachelor of Science in PsychologyExpected in 05/2020
- National Society for Leadership and Success Member
- Completed continuing education in Psychology
- Major in Psychology with Nursing intent
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School Attended
- Wisconsin Virtual Academy High School
- Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College
- University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
- University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Job Titles Held:
- Caregiver
- Cashier and Food Worker
- CNA
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Certificate: Certified Nursing Assistant in Certified Nursing Assistant
Bachelor of Science in Nursing And Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
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