Carrie Roesler
Annandale,NJ
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with experience in companion caregiving, delivering mental, emotional, and physical support to elderly and disabled patients. Skilled in facilitating daily tasks and medication management while fostering comfortable and supportive environments. Previous roles enhanced quality of life for individuals under care through effective communication and empathetic interactions.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Private Care Giver
Annandale, Nj
09.1995 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to family or healthcare providers.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Organized and facilitated recreational activities to promote engagement.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at home.
- Collaborated with families to develop individualized care plans for clients.
- Documented daily activities and client progress in care logs consistently.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Performed grocery shopping for clients according to their dietary requirements.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times like illness or bereavement.
- Took part in community-based activities with the elderly client in order to increase social interaction opportunities.
- Cared for pets belonging to the elderly client if needed.
- Provided transportation for clients to attend religious services or other events.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Observed changes in client behavior or physical condition and reported to supervisor or family members.
- Organized interactive activities like puzzles or board games that stimulate cognitive functioning.
- Encouraged participation in recreational activities such as reading books and playing games.
- Scheduled doctor's appointments and other necessary services for the client.
- Accompanied clients on walks outdoors for exercise and fresh air.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Education
License - Cosmetology
Minnesota West
Annandale, NjSkills
- Personal care assistance
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Meal preparation
- Health monitoring
- Grooming support
- Toileting support
- Adaptability
- Transportation assistance
- Client documentation
- Companionship development
- Emotional support
- Family collaboration
- Recreational facilitation
- Recreational activities
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Client confidentiality
- Transportation assistance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
Private Care Giver
09.1995 - Current
License - Cosmetology
Minnesota West