Elderly Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Milford, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.