Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement. Reliable personal care professional bringing 3 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Living Spring Services/Home Care
Skokie, IL
04.2024 - Current
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Live-In/End-of-Life Caregiver
Ela Home Care
Lake Zurich, IL
06.2021 - Current
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Caregiver
Care Diem Home Care
Palatine, IL
06.2021 - 02.2022
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
Nigeria, Africa
03-1999
Skills
Chronic Disease Management
HIPAA Compliance
Mobility Assistance
ADL Assistance
Basic Housekeeping
Patient Companionship
Meal Preparation
Compassionate client care
Dependable and Responsible
Disability Support
Heavy Lifting
Time Management
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Personal Hygiene Assistance
First aid and safety
Elderly Care
Respectful and Compassionate
Strong Ethics
Problem-Solving
English Fluency
Multitasking and Organization
Patient Management
Flexible Schedule
Special Needs Care
Dementia Care
Behavior redirection
Timeline
Caregiver
Living Spring Services/Home Care
04.2024 - Current
Live-In/End-of-Life Caregiver
Ela Home Care
06.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Care Diem Home Care
06.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
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