Caregiver, Special Needs
In Home Supportive Services
Lancaster, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Encouraged overall wellness through engaging exercise routines tailored to each client''s abilities and interests.
- Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
- Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
- Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by diligently monitoring clients'' health and wellbeing.
- Improved clients'' communication skills through tailored speech therapy exercises and activities.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
- Promoted self-advocacy by teaching individuals how to express their needs and desires.
- Enhanced social skills through implementation of group activities and peer interaction.
- Improved emotional well-being by providing compassionate and empathetic support during difficult times.
- Offered emotional support and counseling to families, improving their coping mechanisms.
- Supported dietary needs by preparing nutritious meals and educating on healthy eating habits.