David A Craig Jr
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Compassionate professional with background in companion caregiving. Experience includes providing mental, emotional, and physical support to elderly or disabled patients while also assisting with daily tasks. Strengths lie in strong communication skills, patience, empathy, and ability to create comfortable environments for clients. Previous roles have led to improved quality of life for individuals under care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
ComForCare Health Care
Ewing, NJ
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and safety.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve client well-being.
- Administered medication reminders and monitored health conditions as needed.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental stimulation and joy.
- Documented daily care activities to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times like illness or bereavement.
- Took part in community-based activities with the elderly client in order to increase social interaction opportunities.
Patient Transporter
Princeton Medical Center
Princeton, NJ
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
- Maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues across various departments, promoting teamwork for efficient patient care delivery.
Education
High School - undefined
Trenton Central High School
Trenton, NJ06.2000
Skills
- Health monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Client documentation
- Social engagement
- Companionship support
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Client confidentiality
- Social interaction
- Transportation services
- Physical assistance
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
ComForCare Health Care
06.2011 - 12.2014
Patient Transporter
Princeton Medical Center
08.2009 - 06.2011
High School - undefined
Trenton Central High School