April Trantow
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Reliable caregiver with over 9 years of experience in personal care. Skilled in medication administration, health monitoring, and fostering strong relationships with clients and families. Committed to enhancing client comfort and independence through attentive and personalized assistance.
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in compassionate support and daily living assistance. Proven track record in relationship building and effective communication, ensuring high-quality care for clients.
Compassionate caregiver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in caregiving. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40 hours per week, weekends, and evenings.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
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1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Greenfield, WI
11.2016 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting with daily living activities and enhancing client comfort.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and communication.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments, promoting independence and mobility.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Deli Associate
Sams Club
West Allis, WI
10.2007 - 04.2016
- Prepared and assembled deli products according to customer specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli counter and equipment to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently manage inventory levels and reduce waste in product offerings.
- Trained new associates on deli procedures, safety protocols, and customer service best practices.
- Monitored stock levels, placing orders for supplies to maintain optimal inventory for high-demand items.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Prepared high-quality sandwiches, salads, and other deli products for customers, resulting in repeat business.
- Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
- Provided support during busy periods by quickly stepping into different roles within the deli department as needed.
- Assisted with maintaining an appealing deli display, showcasing fresh products and enticing customers to make a purchase.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Milwaukee, WICertified Nursing Assistant -
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WISkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Compassionate communication
- Dementia care
- Supportive companionship
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Attentive to people
- Bedside care
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
11.2016 - Current
Deli Associate
Sams Club
10.2007 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Waukesha County Technical College