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CAREGIVER

Professional Summary

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 14 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Skills

Meal Planning and Preparation
First Aid and Safety
Medication Administration
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Transporting patients
Supporting Personal Needs
Recording Vital Signs

Measuring Bodily Fluids
Patient Care
Efficient and reliable team player
Responding to emergencies
Behavioral Management
Medical chart documentation
ADLs Assistance

Work History

Caregiver, 05/2016 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels

Medication Aide/Caregiver, 10/2018 to 04/2021
Company Name – City, State

Administered Oral and Topical medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Medication Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/2017 to 12/2018
Company Name – City, State

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Administered oral and topical medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Caregiver, 02/2007 to 09/2016
Company Name – City, State

Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.

Education

High School Diploma: 06/2004
Mayo High School - City

Certifications

CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
CMT - Certified Medication Technician
Dementia training
BLS - Basic Life Support

Resume Overview

School Attended

Mayo High School

Job Titles Held:

Caregiver
Medication Aide/Caregiver
Medication Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

High School Diploma : 06/2004

Caregiver Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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