Direct care professional well-versed in assisting [Type] individuals to meet medical and emotional needs. Trained in appointment, medication and household management. Devoted to providing companionship and attentive care.
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
Community integration
Medication administration
Flexible schedule and availability
First Aid and CPR certification
Verbal and written communication skills
Work History
Caregiver, 01/2015 to Current Heritage Operations Group – Champaign, IL,
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor’s appointments
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
Conferred with [Job title] to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
Administered medication as directed by physician
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
Caregiver, 06/2010 to 01/2015 Heritage Operations Group – Peru, IL,
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
Conferred with [Job title] to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor’s appointments
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
Analyzed overall client performance and recommended the reassessment of specific plan goals
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities
Administered medication as directed by physician
Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
Caregiver, 06/2008 to 06/2010 Heritage Operations Group – El Paso, IL,
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor’s appointments
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
Analyzed overall client performance and recommended the reassessment of specific plan goals
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities
Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
Administered medication as directed by physician
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
Assisted with daily living activities by helping with hygiene needs, [Task] and household chores
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
Education
Bachelor : Psychology , Expected in 05/2013 Notre Dame de Namur University - Belmont, CA GPA:
Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.
How this resume score could be improved?
Many factors go into creating a strong resume. Here are a few tweaks that could improve the score of this resume:
