Diane Brown
Dalzell,SC
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Deyerle Anderson, skilled in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to foster independence and provide compassionate support, enhancing clients' quality of life. Adept at collaborating with families and managing challenging behaviors, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for elderly clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Elderly Caregiver
Deyerle Anderson
Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained detailed records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Administered medications to elderly clients according to prescribed instructions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients by engaging in meaningful conversations.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration of elderly clients.
- Assessed changes in physical or mental condition of elderly clients and reported any concerns to supervisor immediately.
- Collaborated closely with family members regarding client care plans and progress updates.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Transported elderly clients to medical appointments, errands and social events in a safe manner.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including laundry, vacuuming, dusting and preparing meals.
- Managed challenging behaviors exhibited by some elderly individuals in a professional manner.
- Provided assistance with mobility issues such as walking or transferring from bed to wheelchair.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving the safety of elderly clients.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Caregiver
Griswold Health Care
Asheville, NORTH CAROLINA
04.2015 - 12.2023
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roberts High
Holly Hill, SC05-1981
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Client care documentation
- Emergency response
- Mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Meal preparation
- Safety awareness
- Problem solving
- Family communication
- Companionship provision
- Housekeeping tasks
- Behavior management
- Errand running
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Oxygen administration
- Palliative care
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's support
- Patient companionship
- Data confidentiality
Timeline
Private Elderly Caregiver
Deyerle Anderson
01.2024 - 03.2025
Caregiver
Griswold Health Care
04.2015 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Roberts High
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