Andrew Benson
Clinton ,IL
Summary
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
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Help At Home
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Home-care-assistant
Department Of Rehabilitation Services
03.2023 - Current
- Improved client quality of life through compassionate companionship and emotional support.
- Maintained strict adherence to professional boundaries while fostering trusting relationships with clients and their families.
- Assisted in the coordination of social activities for clients aimed at reducing isolation and promoting mental stimulation.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges, enabling them to maintain a sense of independence.
- Utilized effective time management strategies in coordinating daily schedules and prioritizing tasks according to client needs.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personalized care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Delivered transportation services for medical appointments or personal errands, increasing client access to community resources.
- Provided essential housekeeping services, creating clean and comfortable home environments for clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
Terre Haute, IN04.2014
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Care Plan Adherence
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
- Housekeeping
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Infection Control
- Injury Prevention
- Elderly Care
Timeline
Caregiver
Help At Home
07.2023 - Current
Home-care-assistant
Department Of Rehabilitation Services
03.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Terre Haute North Vigo High School