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CAREGIVER, SPECIAL NEEDS
Professional Summary

Experienced Direct care staff/caregiver, knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Proficient in organizing, and assisting with medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Skills
  • Progress documentation
  • Community integration
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Behavioral Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Medication Administration
  • Ingestion instruction
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Transporting patients
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Home care
  • Daily living support
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Training and mentoring
  • Documentation and control
  • Compassionate
  • Teamwork
  • Organization and Time management
  • Training & Development
  • Flexible & Adaptable
Work History
10/2018 - 11/2020Caregiver, Special Needs | Quality Life Services - Las Cruces, NM
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted Individuals with medications.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
01/2015 - 10/2017Caregiver, Special Needs | Community Options - Las Cruces, NM
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Assisted individuals with medication.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
03/2013 - 11/2014Senior Caregiver | Home Instead Senior Care - Las Cruces, NM
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • 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.
  • Assisted individuals with medications.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
01/2012 - 02/2013Caregiver, Special Needs | Campo Behavioral Health - Las Cruces, NM
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Education
05/2008Mayfield High School, Las Cruces, NMHigh School Diploma:
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Quality Life Services
  • Community Options
  • Home Instead Senior Care
  • Campo Behavioral Health

School Attended

  • Mayfield High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Caregiver, Special Needs
  • Senior Caregiver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma :

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