Ashley Kuntz
San Andreas,CA
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
2022.03 - Current
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
- Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and exhibiting genuine empathy toward their needs or concerns.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Collaborated closely with family members to communicate updates on client progress and address any concerns or issues that arose during care provision.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
In Home Caregiver
Senior Helpers
2020.02 - 2023.01
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted client independence by encouraging participation in self-care tasks and engaging in stimulating conversations.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and exhibiting genuine empathy toward their needs or concerns.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Delivered timely transportation services for medical appointments, grocery shopping, social events, or other necessary errands.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Education
Medical Assisting
MTI Business College of Stockton, Inc
Stockton, CA12.2010
High School Diploma -
Calaveras High School
San Andreas, CA06.2009
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Family Communication
- Medication Administration
- Incontinence care
- State regulations knowledge
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Elder Care
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
2022.03 - Current
In Home Caregiver
Senior Helpers
2020.02 - 2023.01
Medical Assisting
MTI Business College of Stockton, Inc
High School Diploma -
Calaveras High School
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