Ashley Graham
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with a proven track record at Home Care Assistance Corporation, excelling in patient management and compassionate client care. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outlook through meticulous care plan adherence and effective communication, enhancing client well-being. Skilled in medication coordination and fostering strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Home Care Assistance Corporation
Pleasanton, CA
2020.10 - 2022.12
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Castlemont Senior High
Oakland, CA2003-06
Skills
- Patient
- Basic Housekeeping
- Medication coordination
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate client care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Adherence
- First aid and safety
- Patient Management
- Client Transportation
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Community activities
- Patient care and companionship
- Dependable and Responsible
- Elderly Care
- [Language] Fluency
- Incident Reporting
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Care Assistance Corporation
2020.10 - 2022.12
High School Diploma -
Castlemont Senior High