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I'm cerified in cpr and hymlic maneuver
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Denise Smith

Caregiver
Louisville,KENTUCKY
Denise Smith

Summary

With 25 years of dedicated experience as an Elderly Caregiver at Rebecca Broussard, I excel in compassionate care, fostering significant improvements in clients' well-being. Renowned for my ability to connect and engage, I enhance life quality through personalized care plans and cognitive stimulation. My proficiency in medication management and commitment to fostering independence highlight my comprehensive skill set. 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. Reliable Job Title enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Compassionate Job Title possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Area of expertise. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available Number hours per week, weekends and evenings. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Compassionate Job Title assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

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25 Years of professional experience

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Caregiver of the elderly sincen2007

Work History

Rebecca Broussard

Elderly Caregiver
07.202 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
  • Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
  • Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
  • Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
  • Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.

Education

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

3years from European Area Studies

University Overview

I never graduated. I studied European history and English studies

Skills

I'm very good at what I do, I have been doing this for 25 years

I love giving care to those who need it I love working with people who like to be read to or do puzzles with them

I get along with everyone I think I'm pleasant to be around I even took care of my last clients horses

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
  • Certified Job Title, Company Name - Timeframe
  • Area of certification, Company Name - Timeframe
  • Area of certification Training - Timeframei worked for private clients, and Home Instead is where I got my certifications

I'm cerified in cpr and hymlic maneuver

Homeinstead I worked there in 2017 and 2018, I worked in kitchen at Forest Hills assistant living home

2018 to 2019. Then I worked for private clients again in 2020 for 4 years. Before that I worked for private clients in 2007 to 2016.

Timeline

University of Kentucky

3years from European Area Studies

Elderly Caregiver

Rebecca Broussard
07.202 - 07.2024
Denise SmithCaregiver