Cheryl Micou
Detroit,Michigan
Summary
Caring and energetic healthcare professional with experience in chronic illness and mental health support. Skilled in daily living activities and household tasks. Strong interpersonal abilities and dedication to patient care. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Private In-Home Caregiver
Fox Run Senior Living
Novi, MI
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed medication administration, meal preparation, and patient safety.
- • Cooking and preparing meals.• Occasional light housework and laundry.• Accompanying Community Activities and Dining Room with patient.• Assisting with bathing, dressing and toileting as needed.• Well Being and Safety• Accompany on doctor appointme
Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Next Level Homecare
West Bloomfield, MI
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities and patient positioning.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioningpatients.• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.• Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staffabout concerns or challe
Group Home Manager
Arc of Western Wayne
Wayne, MI
09.1999 - 06.2021
- Supervised staff and coordinated community activities.
- Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress.• Created work schedule in advance, promoting adequate coverage for shifts.• Encouraged residents to independently interact with others, make decisions and participate incommunity activities.• Provided safe transportation for residents to and from medical appointments.• Coordinated community activities to promote social skills and community participation.• Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.• Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.• Collected and recorded patients" blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status
Caregiver
Kay’s Compassionate Homecare
Detroit, MI
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Educated families on medication administration and care for hospice clients.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home ad ministration.• Administered Medications and Daily Vital checks• Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.• Instructed family members on what to expect and how to care for Hospice clients.• Instructed family members on how to provide care for their loved ones with Dementia.
Home Manager/Caregiver
Redford Home
Redford, MI
03.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided comprehensive care and support for residents.
- • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary careteam.• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioningpatients.• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.• Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.• Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home ad ministration.• Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.• Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms tonurses.• Supervised staff training and development by acting as role model and instructing staff on how toappropriately interact with residents.• Communicated with families or advocates to discuss resident needs and progress.• Created work schedule in advance, promoting adequate coverage for shifts.• Monitored and provided residents with assistance for bathing, dressing and other basic hygiene needs.• Encouraged residents to independently interact with others, make decisions and participate incommunity activities.• Provided safe transportation for [Number] residents to and from medical appointments.• Coordinated community activities to promote social skills and community participation.• Initiated positive relationships with residents, staff and other individuals by being respectful, activelylistening and asking appropriate questions.• Administered Medications and Daily Vital checks• Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and• Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staffabout concerns or challenges.• Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.• Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Education
Nursing Healthcare - undefined
Schoolcraft College
High School Diploma -
Grace Temple Christian Academy
Detroit, MISkills
- Proficient in meal preparation, medication administration, and dementia care
- Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid
- Strong observational skills and ability to maintain patient safety and hygiene
CUST
Cheryl Micou is a compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in caregiving and patient support.
Timeline
Private In-Home Caregiver
Fox Run Senior Living
05.2023 - 06.2025
Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Next Level Homecare
09.2021 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Kay’s Compassionate Homecare
06.2018 - 10.2018
Home Manager/Caregiver
Redford Home
03.2015 - 12.2017
Group Home Manager
Arc of Western Wayne
09.1999 - 06.2021
Nursing Healthcare - undefined
Schoolcraft College
High School Diploma -
Grace Temple Christian Academy