Alice Farrakhan
City Of Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering [Number] years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Regency Palms In Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Caregiver/Medtech
Twelve Oaks Assistant Living
Glendale, CA
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Patient Sitter
Del Mar Rehabilitation
Inglewood, CA
04.2017 - 11.2018
- Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
- Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
- Engaged patient in appropriate stimulation activities and physical activity.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Pursued new techniques and trends for working with dementia patients to provide mental stimulation.
IHSS Care Provider
Jonathan Meyers
Long Beach, CA
12.2010 - 08.2014
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carrillo High School
Long Beach06.2006
Skills
- Community Integration
- Attentive to People
- PPE Usage
- Illness Adaptation
- Heavy Lifting
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to Lift
- Bedside Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Requirements
- HIPAA Compliance
- Community Activities
- Mobility Assistance
- Household Management
- Client Education
- Grocery Shopping
- Ability to Lift Clients
- ADLs Assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
Regency Palms In Long Beach
10.2019 - 08.2022
Patient Sitter
Del Mar Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 11.2018
Caregiver/Medtech
Twelve Oaks Assistant Living
04.2016 - 09.2019
IHSS Care Provider
Jonathan Meyers
12.2010 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Carrillo High School