Debra Wohltman
San jacinto,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at I.H.S.S., providing compassionate support and promoting independence for clients. Skilled in medication management and emotional support, I excel in fostering trusting relationships while ensuring optimal health outcomes. My strong time management and problem-solving abilities enhance the quality of care delivered to each individual.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiving
I.H.S.S.
San Jacinto, CA
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Caregiver
A 1 Primary Care Giving Services
Hemet, CA
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Caregiver
My Choice Caregiving
Canyon Lake Ca
08.2015 - 03.2018
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- 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.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- 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.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
Head House Cleaner
Debras House Cleaning and Landscaping
San Jacinto, CA
07.2010 - 02.2013
- Developed customized cleaning plans for clients with specific requirements or preferences.
- Resolved customer complaints or concerns quickly and professionally, preserving positive relationships with clients.
- Fostered a positive work environment among team members, leading to increased morale and productivity.
- Contributed to the development of marketing materials, showcasing company services and promoting customer success stories.
Education
None -
Allasandro Continuation
Hemet, CASkills
- 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
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Patient companionship
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Heavy lifting
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Hoyer lifting equipment
Timeline
Caregiving
I.H.S.S.
02.2022 - Current
Caregiver
A 1 Primary Care Giving Services
06.2017 - 05.2021
Caregiver
My Choice Caregiving
08.2015 - 03.2018
Head House Cleaner
Debras House Cleaning and Landscaping
07.2010 - 02.2013
None -
Allasandro Continuation