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IN-HOME CAREGIVER
Professional Summary
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Health Aide working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, including primary healthcare and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles.
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Work History
In-Home Caregiver, 03/2020 to 11/2020
Caring Solutions – San Antonio , TX
Caring Solutions – San Antonio , TX
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with Daybreak to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as cleaning, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Checked vital signs on a 3 hour basis and contacted Daybreak regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Caregiver, Special Needs, 01/2018 to 08/2020
Addus Homecare Corporation – Tucson , AZ
Addus Homecare Corporation – Tucson , AZ
- Prepared reports, kept investigation records and maintained all case-related paperwork.
- 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.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Created and filed reports on investigative activities.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Used TMP to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Senior Caregiver, 09/2017 to 12/2017
Accentcare – Covington , GA
Accentcare – Covington , GA
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
GED: Child Development, 05/2018
North Crowley High School - City, State
North Crowley High School - City, State
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School Attended
- North Crowley High School
Job Titles Held:
- In-Home Caregiver
- Caregiver, Special Needs
- Senior Caregiver
Degrees
- GED : Child Development , 05/2018
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