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Dayneisha Foster

Caregiver
Ceres,CA

Summary

Dedicated Caregiver with a proven track record of enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and excellent time management skills. At Mary Prentiss, I significantly improved client well-being and independence, leveraging strong relationship-building and medication management abilities. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate, demonstrating a commitment to exceeding employer expectations.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Mary Prentiss
11.2022 - 03.2024
  • 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.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • 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.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
  • Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

Caregiver

Joy Kaiser and Ruth Kaiser
10.2019 - 10.2021
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Caregiver

Joanne
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Education

High School Diploma -

U-prep Independent Studies
Oakland, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong ethics
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient companionship
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication management
  • Documentation
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Mobility assistance
  • Heavy lifting
  • Medication administration
  • Patient management
  • Client transportation
  • Incident reporting
  • End-of-life care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment

Timeline

Caregiver

Mary Prentiss
11.2022 - 03.2024

Caregiver

Joy Kaiser and Ruth Kaiser
10.2019 - 10.2021

Caregiver

Joanne
06.2017 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

U-prep Independent Studies

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