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April Barnes

April Barnes

Houston,TX

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience as a caregiver, adept at enhancing patient comfort and promoting independence. Skilled in elderly care and time management, I excel in providing emotional support while ensuring safety and cleanliness. Recognized for reducing falls risk and maintaining optimal health outcomes through vigilant supervision and empathetic communication.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Home Instead
07.2024 - Current
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Hospice Caregiver

Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the patient's family member.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing empathy and compassion.
  • Assisted in maintaining patients'' dignity by respecting their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.

Patient Sitter

Amada Senior Care
05.2018 - 10.2020
  • Reduced falls risk for patients by consistently providing vigilant supervision and assistance with mobility.
  • Demonstrated strong observational skills, promptly reporting any changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Increased patient morale through engaging conversation and companionship throughout their hospital stay.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by attentively monitoring and addressing individual needs during hospital stays.

Senior Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare
06.2012 - 09.2015
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
  • Ensured timely reporting of changes in patient condition to supervising nurses or physicians for immediate intervention.

Caregiver

Bright Star Care, Home Health Care
10.2010 - 06.2012
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Caregiver

Home Instead
02.2009 - 07.2010
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Education

Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing

Long Distance Learning System , Houston, TX

Medical Assistant - Nursing

Remington College, Houston, TX
01.2018

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible

Timeline

Caregiver - Home Instead
07.2024 - Current
Hospice Caregiver - Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2024 - Current
Patient Sitter - Amada Senior Care
05.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Caregiver - SYNERGY HomeCare
06.2012 - 09.2015
Caregiver - Bright Star Care, Home Health Care
10.2010 - 06.2012
Caregiver - Home Instead
02.2009 - 07.2010
Long Distance Learning System - Bachelor Of Nursing, Nursing
Remington College - Medical Assistant , Nursing

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