Bonnie Mae Pearson-Quigley
300 Arlington Ave Union Beach,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Companion Caregiver to Phyllis King, skilled in dementia care and emotional support, enhancing clients' quality of life through active listening and compassionate communication. Successfully promoted independence and safety, adapting care plans to meet evolving needs while maintaining client confidentiality and fostering trusting relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Phyllis King
Union Beach, NJ
02.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to client during daily routines and social activities.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining comfortable living environment.
- Reminded client to take medications and follow daily care schedules.
- Monitored client wellbeing and reported changes to family members or care contacts.
- Supported mobility, transfers, and safe movement throughout home.
- Maintained patient confidentiality while delivering respectful, reliable personal care.
- Responded calmly to changing needs and adjusted support to preserve client comfort.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted a safe home environment by conducting regular assessments of potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting client independence and participation in community activities.
- Managed household chores such as laundry and cleaning, maintaining a clean and organized living space for clients.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Encouraged physical activity according to each client''s abilities, fostering improved motor function and overall health benefits.
- Offered emotional support during challenging times by providing compassionate conversation and understanding presence during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, including daily logs of activities and observed behaviors.
- Supported family members by offering respite care services, allowing them time for personal pursuits or relaxation.
- Assisted clients with personal grooming tasks, preserving dignity and selfesteem.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs, providing consistent, high-quality care amidst evolving circumstances.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols; ensured prompt medical attention while remaining calm and supportive.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Education
LPN
04.1978
High School Diploma -
06.1977
Skills
Dementia care
- Light exercise encouragement
- Social interaction
- Emotional support
- Client confidentiality
- Mobility assistance
- Grooming support
- Incontinence care
- Transportation services
- Patience and tact
- Recreational activities
- Hygiene assistance
- Nutrition
- Physical assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Fall prevention
- Problem-solving
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient care
- Strong ethics
- Compassion and empathy
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Relationship building
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient companionship
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Client documentation
- Incident reporting
- Special needs care
- Disability support
Light exercise encouragement
Toileting support
Social interaction
Emotional support
Meal preparation
Client confidentiality
Mobility assistance
Grooming support
Incontinence care
Transportation services
Recreational activities
Hygiene assistance
Physical assistance
Fall prevention
Personal care assistance
Respectful and compassionate
Problem-solving
Elderly care
Multitasking and organization
Daily living assistance
Dependable and responsible
Verbal and written communication skills
Patient care
Compassion and empathy
Direct patient care
Active listening
Adaptability and flexibility
Compassionate care
Flexible schedule and availability
Compassionate communication
Relationship building
Personal hygiene assistance
Housekeeping
Patient companionship
COVID-19 safety policies
Basic housekeeping
Incident reporting
Client transportation
Complex Problem-solving
Care plan assessment
Timeline
Companion Caregiver - Phyllis King
02.2023 - Current
Monmouth County Vocational School - , LPN
Raritan High School - High School Diploma,