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PRIVATE DUTY CAREGIVER
Professional Summary

Committed Healthcare professional offering over 20 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed with passion for helping others.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Energetic Nurse Aide with over 20 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.

Skills
  • Care plan assessment
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient care
  • Medical chart documentation
Work History
Private Duty Caregiver, 01/2020 to 07/2021
Mr. Alex McCool – Huntsville, AL
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • 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.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • 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.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Private Duty Caregiver, 08/2015 to 12/2019
David Harvey – Huntsville, AL
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • 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.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • 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.
  • Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients, including bathing and dressing.
  • 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.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Home Health Hospice Aide, 11/2011 to 06/2015
SouthernCare Hospice – Huntsville, AL
  • 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.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
  • Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Employed mobility devices and Type equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
High School Diploma : 05/1992
J. O. Johnson High School - 6201 Pueblo Drive
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mr. Alex McCool
  • David Harvey
  • SouthernCare Hospice

School Attended

  • J. O. Johnson High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Private Duty Caregiver
  • Home Health Hospice Aide

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 05/1992

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