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Delores Sanders

Wellington,FL
Delores Sanders

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

50
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

VA Hospital

Elderly Caregiver
07.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to cater to client needs and better assist.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Emphasis Added

Factory Line Worker
05.1993 - 09.1998

Job overview

  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
  • Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Operated various machines used in production processes.
  • Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors
  • Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations

Merry Manor

Certified Nursing Assistant
06.1980 - 08.1986

Job overview

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation

Kmart, Sears Holding

Salesperson
07.1975 - 09.1978

Job overview

  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise.
  • Improved customer service and telecommunication skills to build lasting relationships.
  • Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.

McDonald's

Salesperson
01.1974 - 03.1976

Job overview

  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise.
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience
  • Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing

Education

UMA Ultimate Academy
Tampa, FL

Associate of Science from Medical Coder
10.2023

University Overview

  • Honoree of [Honor Name]Delores Sanders
  • Awarded [Award Name]
  • Honor Roll [Semester and Year]

Caregiver Association VA Hospital
West Palm Beach, FL

Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Assistant
07.2023

University Overview

  • Awarded [Award Name]
  • Relevant Coursework: [Subject] & [Subject]
  • Completed AP course in [Subject]
  • [Number] GPA
  • Ranked in Top [Number]% of class

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Medication Assistance
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Treatment Equipment
  • Personal Oxygen Delivery
  • Remote Video Conferencing
  • First Aid Certification
  • Emergency Situations
  • Communication Assistance
  • Personal Hygiene Management
  • Problem Identification
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Prosthetic Attachment and Removal
  • Customer Service
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
  • Case Management
  • Spreadsheet Tracking
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Intakes
  • Continuous Development
  • Mobility Support
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Social Networks
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Client Documentation
  • Client Records Management
  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Rehabilitation Exercise
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Monthly Inventory
  • Status Updates
  • August Systems Visit Wizard
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Household Tasks
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Dietary Needs
  • Ability to Lift
  • Review Cases
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Postoperative Care
  • Daily Logs
  • Clean Living Spaces
  • Patient Care
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Word Processing
  • Social Support
  • Behavioral Management
  • Individual Service Plans
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Housekeeping
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Deliver Exceptional Care
  • Client Requirements
  • Medication Reminders
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Physical Therapy Administration
  • Household Management
  • Oral Hygiene

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker

Languages

English
Full Professional
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Timeline

Elderly Caregiver
VA Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Factory Line Worker
Emphasis Added
05.1993 - 09.1998
Certified Nursing Assistant
Merry Manor
06.1980 - 08.1986
Salesperson
Kmart, Sears Holding
07.1975 - 09.1978
Salesperson
McDonald's
01.1974 - 03.1976
UMA Ultimate Academy
Associate of Science from Medical Coder
Caregiver Association VA Hospital
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing Assistant
Delores Sanders