Years of professional experience
Andrea Bresser
CHESTERFIELD,Michigan
Summary
Well-equipped to provide emotional support in a comfortable, soothing environment. Desires a caregiver position in a long term care or rehabilitation facility or assisted living home. Compassionate and adept at bathing, feeding, grooming , peri care and personal hygiene. Long compassionate work history with elderly/disabled patients. Efficient and reliable caregiver with 15 years experience in private home and assisted living setting. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
Work History
Caregiver
Gt Independence
Warren MI, United States
12.2019 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Caregiver
Community Alliance
Ypsilanti, MI
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Assist in daily exercises
- Transport to community activities
- Assist in feeding, grooming, hygiene
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Caregiver
ExpertCare Management Services
Troy, MI
10.2009 - 02.2017
- Assisted in ADLs
- Transported to community activities
- Transported client to appointments and therapy sessions
- Prompted client to take daily medications
Care Manager
Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
12.2008 - 04.2009
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted residents in ADLs
- Assisted in safe resident transfers, including the use of manual and mechanical lifts
- Provided passionate care for dementia residents
Education
CPR/First Aid certified Assisting with ADLs Patient-focused -
High School Diploma - undefined
South Lake High School
2008
Skills
- Personal Care Assistance
- Kind and Empathetic
- Continuous Development
- Care Coordination Support
- Social Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Toileting
- Conductivity Indicators
- Mobility Support
- Grocery Shopping
- Inpatient Treatment
Timeline
Caregiver
Gt Independence
12.2019 - 05.2022
Caregiver
Community Alliance
12.2015 - 12.2019
Caregiver
ExpertCare Management Services
10.2009 - 02.2017
Care Manager
Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods
12.2008 - 04.2009
CPR/First Aid certified Assisting with ADLs Patient-focused -
High School Diploma - undefined
South Lake High School
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