Private Caregiver resume example with 13+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Patient-oriented caregiver bringing a four year background to the Hemodialysis organization and several years in a variety of other healthcare settings. Expert in safely initiating, monitoring and terminating hemodialysis and simultaneously managing patients receiving treatment. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Respectful and Compassionate
PPE Usage
Time Management
HIPAA Compliance
Mobility Assistance
Caring Companionship
Patient Care
Aseptic Techniques
Hemodialysis Treatment
Disposing of Biohazardous Waste
Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
Supportive Personality
Patient Ambulation
Diet and Nutrition
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Bedside Care
Strong Work Ethic
Medication Administration
Recordkeeping and Documentation
Phlebotomy
Medical Terminology
Patient Care Technician
Experience
01/2023 to CurrentPrivate CaregiverLhc Group | Laplace, LA,
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
02/2014 to 11/2023CaregiverArbor Terrace Fulton | Fulton, MD,
Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
Responded promptly to dangerous incidents and emergency situations by adhering to proper procedures.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Assisted clients with paying bills, scheduling appointments and making phone calls.
Reminded clients to take medications and picked up prescriptions from pharmacies.
Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
Drove clients to appointments, errands and special events.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Picked up groceries, prescriptions and other items for clients.
Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
07/2010 to 04/2014Certified Clinical Hemodialysis TechnicianBanner Health | Sun City, AZ,
Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
Connected hemodialysis machine to patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer.
Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
Inspected pressures, conductivity and temperature to verify conformance to safety standards.
Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
02/2010 to 05/2010Nursing AssistantProvidence Health & Services | Levelland, TX,
Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education and Training
Expected in 08/2010Certified Medical Assistant | Medical AssistantSanford Brown, Fenton,Missouri, GPA:
2010-Deans List
2010-Honor Roll
Coursework
First Aid
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Vial Signs Measurement
Medical Terminology
Medicine Administration
Phlebotomy (Blood Draws)
Urinalysis
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Basic medical billing and coding
Medical Law and Ethics
Sepsis Training
MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Expected in 05/1994Office Administration/Nursing Assistance | Nursing AssitanceCatonsville Community College, Catonsville, Maryland, GPA:
Expected in 06/1991High School Diploma | Randallstown High School, Randallstown, Maryland, GPA:
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