Denise Maxam

• Assist clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
• Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans.
• Engage clients in social and recreational activities to stimulate cognitive function.
• Provide safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
• Support daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
• Establish nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
• Clean house, run errands, manage laundry, and complete weekly grocery shopping.
• Document daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Enhance patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Develop strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
• Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices and industry trends in senior care.

I was a full-time caregiver for my senior mother. Being in this very important role allowed me to hone a remarkable skillset to master time management, organization, prioritization, communication, compassion and emotional intelligence. Providing care requires unwavering commitment, self-discipline and a capacity for immense dedication, which was very rewarding and set the trajectory for my career in caregiving.

• Managed all aspects of her daily routine and personal well-being.
• Administered medications, managed and coordinated medical appointments, and communicated regularly with healthcare providers to include hospice.
• Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, integrating recommendations from professionals into comprehensive patient care plans.
• Provided transportation for errands, appointments, and social outings, and offered companionship and emotional support
• Implemented safety protocols within the home, reducing risks for falls or injury.
• Supported daily hygiene needs by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
• Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to overall wellbeing.
• Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare providers and hospice nurse well-informed.
• Provided mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
• Maintained daily record keeping of all activities. Monitored overall health and well-being and noted significant changes for healthcare teams.
• Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.