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Barbara Tarantino

Milwaukee

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Brentwood Assisted Living, skilled in medication administration and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through compassionate support and engaging activities. Recognized for maintaining confidentiality and fostering strong relationships with clients and families, ensuring optimal care and dignity in daily living.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Connie Nagel
Milwaukee
05.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medications and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
  • Collaborated with family members to ensure consistent care for clients.
  • Facilitated transportation for clients to appointments and social engagements.
  • Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction and engagement.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.

Caregiver

Brentwood assisted living
Franklin
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
  • Documented client care activities and changes in health status promptly.
  • Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction and engagement.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

Caregiver

Dorothy Friedrich
Wauwatosa
08.2015 - 01.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medications and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
  • Collaborated with family members to ensure consistent care for clients.
  • Documented client care activities and changes in health status promptly.
  • Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction and engagement.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
09-2007

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Confidentiality management
  • Activity engagement
  • Care coordination

Certification

  • I am a CNA with CBRF certification as well as medication administration educatio.

Custom

  • I have been actimelyactively working in the health care industry

Timeline

Caregiver

Brentwood assisted living
07.2024 - 03.2025

Caregiver

Connie Nagel
05.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Dorothy Friedrich
08.2015 - 01.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical

Milwaukee Area Technical College