Hi, I’m
Bojidar Tanev
Caregiver
Evergreen,CO
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
Plato
Summary
Compassionate caregiver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Alzheimer, Parkinson and dementia. Available 40+ hours per week, weekends and evenings. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
AA Residential Care Home, Pine , CO
Caregiver, Owner of Residential Care Home
2015.05 - 2019.02 (3 years & 9 months)
Job overview
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
AA Residential Care Home, Libertyville, IL
Caregiver, Owner of Residential Care Home
2008.01 - 2015.05 (7 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- 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 dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- 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.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Mary Zroka, Chicago, IL
Elderly Caregiver
2002.03 - 2007.07 (5 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Patricia Pilarski, Elgin, IL
Caregiver
1999.12 - 2001.10 (1 year & 10 months)
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
Vocational School of Mechanics , Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Associate of Applied Science from Mechanical Engineering Technology
05.1983
Skills
- Household Chores
- Behavior Redirection
- Compassionate Client Care
- First Aid and Safety
- Elder Care
- Patient Care
- Medication Reminders
- Grocery Shopping
- Active Listening
- Oral Hygiene
- Mobility Support
- Bathing and Dressing
- Personal Grooming Care
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Recording Vital Signs
- Home Healthcare
- Mobilization Support
- Allergy Understanding
- Observational Skills
- Ventilator Care
- Running Errands
- Toileting Assistance
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
- Administering Medicines
- Healthy Diets
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Bed Transfers
- Personal Care Support
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Patient Transport
- Household Management
- Household Chores
- Light
- Transporting Clients
- Customer Satisfaction
- Stroke Patient Care
- Assisted Living
- High Blood Pressure Management
Availability
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Timeline
Caregiver, Owner of Residential Care Home
AA Residential Care Home
2015.05 - 2019.02 (3 years & 9 months)
Caregiver, Owner of Residential Care Home
AA Residential Care Home
2008.01 - 2015.05 (7 years & 4 months)
Elderly Caregiver
Mary Zroka
2002.03 - 2007.07 (5 years & 4 months)
Caregiver
Patricia Pilarski
1999.12 - 2001.10 (1 year & 10 months)
Vocational School of Mechanics
Associate of Applied Science from Mechanical Engineering Technology
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