Distinguished caregiver with a proven track record at B.K.A VERSITLTY, enhancing client satisfaction through personalized attention and compassionate care. Expert in medication administration and fostering client independence, I reduced emergency incidents by 30%. Renowned for meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, I consistently exceed employer expectations in high-pressure environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Caregiver
B.K.A VERSITLTY
09.2024 - Current
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Personal Caregiver
Alpha Care Home Servies
11.2023 - 09.2024
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Optimized meal planning according to dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits for improved health outcomes.
Managed household duties for clients, ensuring a clean and organized environment conducive to their wellbeing.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Assisted clients in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to take breaks and focus on personal needs while maintaining a high level of care for their loved one.
ILIFE
Personal Caregiving Services
03.2015 - 12.2023
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Optimized meal planning according to dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits for improved health outcomes.
Personal Care Assistant
Saint.Camillus
09.2018 - 01.2019
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
Cook Manager
Golden Living Heritage
02.2015 - 09.2017
Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep processes and optimizing ingredient usage.
Adapted cooking methods to accommodate special dietary requests without compromising dish integrity or taste.
Reduced food waste by implementing proper portion control techniques and monitoring inventory levels.
Trained new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and recipe execution to maintain consistency in service quality.
Upheld strict food safety guidelines to minimize the risk of contamination or illness resulting from improper handling practices.
Ensured timely preparation of dishes for large events, coordinating efforts with front-of-house staff for seamless execution.
Maintained a high standard of cleanliness, ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment for staff and customers.
Developed creative daily specials, incorporating seasonal ingredients to showcase culinary skills and increase menu diversity.
Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Streamlined kitchen workflow for increased productivity, assigning specific tasks based on individual strengths within the team.
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
Education
GED -
Custer High School
Milwaukee, WI
06-1996
Skills
Medication Administration
Standard Precaution
First Aid And Chocking
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 4 staff members.
Achieved CBRF Working third shift and taking morning classes while being a mom .
Certification
CBRF Certifications
Interests
I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Reading
Road Trips
Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
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