Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Constance Cox

Chicago,IL

Summary

Compassionate Caregiver with 15 years experience known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in Dementia care, personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times, looking to leverage my skills and adaptability while exploring new environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

The Key (Formerly Home Care Assistant)
Park Ridge, IL
11.2020 - Current

Provided quality.

  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Accompanied to doctor appointment and leisure outings.
  • Housekeeping.
  • Hospice care.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.

Caregiver

The Montague Family (Private Care)
Northbrook, IL
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Housekeeping
  • Hospice care
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Accompany husband and wife back and forth from Miami, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois. They live in Chicago from October to March during winter and in Miami from April to September during summer.
  • between October to March and April to September.

Caregiver

Right At Home Care
Roselle, IL
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Housekeeping
  • Hospice care.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.

Direct Support Professional

Glenkirk
Northbrook, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.

Education

High School Diploma -

Phoenix Military Academy
Chicago, IL
06-2005

Skills

  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Companionship
  • Progress Documentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Incident Reporting
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Client Transportation
  • Dementia Care
  • Behavior redirection
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Strong Ethics
  • Emotional Support

Certification

  • Caregiver certificate
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Direct Support professional(DSP)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

The Key (Formerly Home Care Assistant)
11.2020 - Current

Caregiver

The Montague Family (Private Care)
11.2017 - 11.2020

Direct Support Professional

Glenkirk
01.2016 - 01.2017

Caregiver

Right At Home Care
10.2015 - 10.2017
  • Caregiver certificate
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Direct Support professional(DSP)

High School Diploma -

Phoenix Military Academy
Constance Cox