Bessie Saunders
BLOOMINGTON,MN
Summary
5 years of caregiver experience
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Freelance
Minneapolis, MN
02.2020 - 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.
- 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.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum support.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- 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.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Daily living assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Relationship Building
- Dementia Care
- Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Light Cleaning
- Cooking meals
Timeline
Caregiver
Freelance
02.2020 - Current
Normandale Community College