Catherine Phiri
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Caregiver with over 20 years of extensive experience. Professional with proven track record in delivering high quality care. Demonstrates strong collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring adaptable support and consistent results. Skilled in patient assistance, medication management, and emotional support. Reliable, compassionate, and ready to make positive impact. Served diverse patient needs, ensuring their comfort and well being
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Caregiver
Private Care
10.2015 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, acting as an advocate for the patients'' best interests.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, prioritizing patient health while respecting personal preferences.
- Established trust and rapport with patients through empathetic listening and respectful communication practices.
- Implemented personalized care plans, addressing individual needs of each patient.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical professionals promptly.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Certified Caregiver
Tucson Resident Care
03.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Medication Management
- Trained new caregivers on protocols and best practices for resident care.
- Provided emotional support to residents, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Housekeeping duties
Certified Caregiver
Christine's At Home Care
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Implemented recreational activities to promote social interaction among residents.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for patients.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions, observations, and interventions in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques when necessary to ensure continuity of care.
- Promoted mental stimulation through engaging conversations, games, puzzles, or other activities suited to the cognitive abilities of each patient.
- Assisted with daily living activities for enhanced patient wellbeing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Zambia High
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Medication administration
- Transfer techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Hygiene maintenance
- Nutrition planning
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Respectful and compassionate
- Personal care assistance
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certified Caregiver
- CPR
- First Aide
- Fingerprint
Timeline
Certified Caregiver
Tucson Resident Care
03.2023 - 01.2026
Certified Caregiver
Christine's At Home Care
08.2020 - 04.2023
Certified Caregiver
Private Care
10.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Zambia High