Debra Jerkes
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Experienced caregiver known for compassionate support and health monitoring. Developed and implemented personalized care plans to enhance client engagement and well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Compassionate and reliable caregiver with over 7 years of experience in elderly care. Expertise in health monitoring and companionship support, dedicated to improving client quality of life through tailored care plans and effective communication with families. Dedicated caregiver skilled in medication administration, personal care assistance, and patient engagement. Proven ability to develop personalized care plans that enhance client well-being and promote independence. Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement. Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
caregiver
sterllaris
Concan, Texas
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained personalized care plans for individual clients.
- Communicated effectively with families about client progress and needs.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in client care and safety protocols.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Organized and sanitized client areas to foster a pleasant and secure environment.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Elderly Caregiver
avid care cottage
Conroe, Texas
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at the care cottage.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident well-being and concerns.
- Helped organize social activities to promote engagement among residents.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all residents daily.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
caregiver
Elara Caring
Jasper, Texas
05.2016 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained personalized care plans for individual clients.
- Communicated effectively with families about client progress and needs.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in client care and safety protocols.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
caregiver
majestic
Humble, Texas
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained personalized care plans for individual clients.
- Communicated effectively with families about client progress and needs.
- Ensured a safe and clean living environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in client care and safety protocols.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
dishwasher
Jerry resturants
Onalaska, Texas
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishware and kitchen utensils.
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment efficiently and safely.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely turnover of clean dishes.
- Sorted and organized dishes, pots, and pans for easy access.
- Monitored supply levels of cleaning chemicals and reported shortages.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to uphold workplace standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on dishwashing procedures and equipment use.
- Communicated effectively with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing, and restacking items.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Ensured that workstations were kept neat and tidy throughout the shift.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Education
Parking Highschool
Arkansaw, Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Care plan development
- Health monitoring
- Companionship support
- Patient engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Trust building
- Emotional support
- Safety awareness
- At-home care instruction
- Basic housekeeping
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Medication management
- Dementia care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- End-of-life care
- Supportive companionship
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Incapacitation care
- Client transportation
- Alzheimer's care
- Patient care
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient companionship
- Meal preparation
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule
- Care plan adherence
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
avid care cottage
03.2025 - 08.2025
caregiver
sterllaris
04.2024 - 12.2025
caregiver
majestic
02.2021 - 04.2023
caregiver
Elara Caring
05.2016 - 02.2024
dishwasher
Jerry resturants
01.2015 - 03.2020
Parking Highschool