Private In Home Caregiver Resume Example Geraldine Kott

PRIVATE IN-HOME CAREGIVER

Professional Summary

A compassionate individual who possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating everyone holistically, with dignity and respect. One who understands the various circumstances a vulnerable person is faced with on a day to day basis.

Work History

Geraldine Kott - Private In-Home CaregiverChesterfield, MI08/2019 - Current

Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Mary Sullivan - Private In-Home CaregiverGrosse Pointe, MI07/2019 - 04/2020

Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.

Mazuchelli - Private CaregiverClinton Twp., MI04/2018 - 06/2018

Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Consulted with physical therapist to assess cases and enhance care.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Conferred with nurse practitioner to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.

Charity Work

Have done several outreach programs in the poorer communities back home in the Philippines, such as feeding, giving out vitamins, handing out relief packages. Also, currently sponsoring a child in going to school.

Skills

Wound care maintenance
Light cleaning
Medical chart documentation
Organization
Patient Care
Patient Assistance
Bathing
Patient Assessments
Collecting vitals

Physical therapy administration
Medication Management
Cooking meals
Problem resolution
Medication Administration
Dementia Knowledge
ADLs Assistance
Home care
Fluent in Tagalog, Visaya, and English

Education

06/2015Sterling Heights High SchoolSterling HeightsHigh School Diploma

Member of freshmen mentoring
Member of peer-to-peer
Member of student council

04/2019Cebu Doctors' UniversityCebu, PhilippinesBachelor of Science: Nursing

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Geraldine Kott
Mary Sullivan
Mazuchelli

School Attended

Sterling Heights High School
Cebu Doctors' University

Job Titles Held:

Private In-Home Caregiver
Private Caregiver

Degrees

High School Diploma
Bachelor of Science : Nursing

Private In-Home Caregiver Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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