Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Living
05.2024 - 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.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
