Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Independent Living Resource Center Inc
10 2017 - 01 2024
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
