caretaker resume example with 6+ years of experience
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Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remain current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Caring and empathetic Direct Care Worker with considerable experience in assisting adults with disabilities. Able to plan, develop, and implement individual program plans or carry out the existing plan of care. Certified in medication administration and ensure that consumers take prescribed medicines and receive adequate nutrition. Administered treatments, make beds, cook meals, handle laundry, and run errands. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitivity and energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for the resident. Offer enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
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- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- 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.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing [Type] and [Type] equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
Hillsboro High School - Nashville, TN
National College - Nashville, TN
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School Attended
- Hillsboro High School
- National College
Job Titles Held:
- Caretaker
- Caretaker
- Caregiver
- Caretaker
Degrees
- High School Diploma
- Associate of Science
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