Catherine Rohrer
Gainesville,TX
Summary
Experienced caregiver with a strong background in assisting clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming. Demonstrated ability to maintain a clean and safe environment while providing compassionate support to enhance client well-being. Effectively monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical attention when necessary. Established trusting relationships with clients and families by promoting independence and encouraging participation in daily activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
JLH
Gainesville, Tx
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Was one that passed meds to each resident that had meds given to them in the morning and at bed time
- Would do the activities with them like throwing Valentine's parties playing games is having an activity with the residents
- I done cooking preparing meals for the residents three meals a day I cooked breakfast lunch and dinner
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- 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.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
CNA Student
Pecan Tree nursing home
Gainesville, Texas
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for residents at all times.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes promptly to nursing staff to enhance care quality.
- Provided compassionate support to residents, fostering positive relationships and improving their overall well-being.
Education
Callisburg High School
Gainesville, TxSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Activities of daily living
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
JLH
10.2025 - 02.2026
CNA Student
Pecan Tree nursing home
10.2022 - 04.2023
Callisburg High School