In-Home Caregiver
Community Home Health Care
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.