Ayendia Hargrow
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level of a position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- After hour care coordinator which require to take in coming calls take information for new clients who want care for love ones find coverage for call off.
Caregiver
United Hospice
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Scheduler Manger
Senior Helpers Of Bolingbrook
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Schedule interviews and did Hiring
- new hire orientation
Receptionist
Morningstar Mission
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Schedule
- Patient Companionship
- Dementia Care
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Alzheimer's Care
- Supportive Companionship
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Bedside Care
- Clear Communication
- Compassionate communication
Timeline
Caregiver
United Hospice
10.2023 - 02.2024
Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
11.2022 - Current
Scheduler Manger
Senior Helpers Of Bolingbrook
09.2022 - 01.2023
Receptionist
Morningstar Mission
08.2012 - 09.2013