Cassandra Essary
Farmers Branch,TX
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Fidelis Senior home care
Midlothian, TX
09.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Fidelis senior home care
Midlothian, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Five years of hands-on experience, providing dependable, compassionate care to an elderly client
- Experience with personal care, meal preparation, medication, reminders mobility, assistance, and household task
- Skill that recognize changes in a clients condition and communicating concerns to family members
- Patient trustworthy, responsible and able to work independently
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
- Organized engaging activities to enhance client mental and physical well-being.
- Administered medications following prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Provided companionship and emotional support during daily interactions.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate care plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Odessa College
Odessa, TXSkills
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Personal care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Fidelis Senior home care
09.2026 - Current
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Fidelis senior home care
08.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Science
Odessa College