Aritha A Rideaux

Personal Caregiver

JZC Personal Care Home

Savannah , GA

02.2020 - Current

Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
Helped clients maintain a safe environment by adhering to safety procedures and protocols.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure when necessary.
Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client.
Provided emotional support to clients and families during difficult times.
Ensured that all medical treatments are administered according to physician's orders.
Assessed the physical condition of the client on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Developed individualized plans of care for each client based on assessments and evaluations.
Organized recreational activities for clients such as walks outdoors or reading books together.
Prepared meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring fluid intake and output levels.
Administered medication as prescribed by physicians in accordance with state regulations.
Accompanied clients to doctor appointments or other errands outside the home.
Kept detailed notes about the progress of each patient's health status.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, washing dishes, vacuuming floors.
Assisted patients with exercises designed to improve mobility or strength.
Took initiative in providing comfort measures for pain management when needed.
Encouraged socialization among patients through conversation and games.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.