Janine Haywood
Caregiver
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Hospice Training
Kidney/Dialysis
Cared For Both My Parents
Cared for both My Grandmothers
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion-caregiver
At Home Senior Solutions
12.2020 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted a safe home environment by conducting regular assessments of potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting client independence and participation in community activities.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Managed household chores such as laundry and cleaning, maintaining a clean and organized living space for clients.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Implemented personalized care plans to address individual client needs and preferences.
- Offered emotional support during challenging times by providing compassionate conversation and understanding presence during difficult situations.
- Encouraged physical activity according to each client''s abilities, fostering improved motor function and overall health benefits.
- Facilitated medication management for clients, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration.
Elderly Caregiver
Caregiver Services Inc.
11.2011 - 02.2018
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- 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.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
Education
Vocational License - CNA
El Dorado School Of Healthcare
San Diego, CA03.2010
Skills
- Patience and understanding
- Dementia Care
- Light exercise encouragement
- Toileting support
- Social interaction
- Emotional Support
- End of life care
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Management
- Client Confidentiality
- Grooming support
- Incontinence care
- Transportation Services
- Recreational Activities
- Nutrition knowledge
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Strong Ethics
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Compassionate communication
- Relationship Building
- Housekeeping
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
Timeline
Companion-caregiver
At Home Senior Solutions
12.2020 - 08.2024
Elderly Caregiver
Caregiver Services Inc.
11.2011 - 02.2018
Vocational License - CNA
El Dorado School Of Healthcare