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Beverly Ridgewell
Dade City,FL
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Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a strong background in client service and compassionate support. Skilled in active listening and effective communication, ensuring clients' comfort and well-being.
Overview
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1
Certification
2011
2011
years of professional experience
Work History
AS in Human Services
Home Health Aide for Paraplegic
Micheal Barnes
Washington DC
08.2010 - 03.2011
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to ensure comfort and safety.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications and provided basic health care support as directed.
- Developed trusting relationship with client to enhance emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with family members to address client needs effectively.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for client.
- Helped patient maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patient, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted client with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Communicated regularly with clients' family to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Caregiver/ Wife
Frederick Ridgewell
Dade City, FL
04.1989 - 12.1996
- Assisted client with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records for compliance.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- 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 efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dade City Hospital
Dade City, FL
03.1986 - 09.1987
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
Associate of Science - Human Services And Psychology
Pasco=Hernando State College
Dade City, FL06-2015
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client service
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant Training - expired
- Emergency Medical Technician- expired
Timeline
Home Health Aide for Paraplegic
Micheal Barnes
08.2010 - 03.2011
Caregiver/ Wife
Frederick Ridgewell
04.1989 - 12.1996
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dade City Hospital
03.1986 - 09.1987
AS in Human Services
Associate of Science - Human Services And Psychology
Pasco=Hernando State College