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PRIVATE IN-HOME CAREGIVER
Summary
Caring and patient caregive with 24 years of experience attending to daily living needs of elderly and disabled individuals at personal residences. Compassionate care worker when interacting with clients during daily grooming, medication administration, household cleaning and other tasks. Friendly and cheerful with top reviews and excellent client feedback.
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Experience
12/2018 to 05/2020
Private In-Home CaregiverVolunteers Of America - Greater New Orleans － Slidell , LA
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Coordinated and administered medications and organized healthcare appointments to maintain optimal client health.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
- Cultivated amiable relationships with over [Number] residents, resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
- Assisted over [Number] residents, aged [Number] to [Number] with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Implemented group activities such as choir and church activities, improving resident and staff engagement 100%.
- Provided basic care for elderly patients, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Recorded and reported changes in client health or behavior.
- Administered medications to clients on schedule following prescription instructions.
- Performed light housework, including cleaning and running loads of laundry.
- Assisted clients with daily personal care activities such as bathing, dressing and restroom use.
- Interacted with clients to offer companionship by leading engaging conversations and activities.
- Prepared and served meals to meet dietary needs and instructions.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens 3 times per week to prevent spread of infection.
- Cared for wounds by changing bandages, dressings and binders to promote healing.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
05/2016 to 12/2018
Private CaregiverLhc Group － Wyomissing , PA
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens [Number] times per [Timeframe] to prevent spread of infection.
- Reported concerns to supervisory [Job title] to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet client dietary requirements such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
01/2002 to 07/2016
Private CaregiverLhc Group － Bridgeport , CT
- Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
- Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
06/1996 to 08/2001
Certified Nursing AssistantPromedica Senior Care － Romulus , MI
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in 133-bed Nursing care facility.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Used mobility devices and lift equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education and Training
05/1996
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification And Lice: Geriatric CareCarolina Vocational School － City, State
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School Attended
- Carolina Vocational School
Job Titles Held:
- Private In-Home Caregiver
- Private Caregiver
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Degrees
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certification And Lice : Geriatric Care
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