Cheryl Holleman
Justice,IL
Summary
Skilled in elderly care and problem-solving, I enhanced patient quality of life at Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale by fostering strong relationships and ensuring their comfort. My respectful approach and efficiency in managing administrative tasks at Jonathan Swift Express, Inc. demonstrate my ability to balance compassionate care with professional responsibilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Family Caregiver
Cindy Radigan
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Office Assistant
Jonathan Swift Express, Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
- Improved office supply inventory management, reducing unnecessary expenditures by regularly auditing and ordering supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reavis
Burbank, IL06-1991
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care of Hinsdale
03.2023 - Current
Family Caregiver
Cindy Radigan
09.2022 - 02.2023
Office Assistant
Jonathan Swift Express, Inc.
01.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Reavis
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