Dierrah Lattimore
Rockford,IL
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Milestone
08.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Southeast Highschool
Springfield, IL06.2014
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Basic Housekeeping
- Care Plan Adherence
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
Timeline
Caregiver
Milestone
08.2018 - Current
Direct Support Professional
United Cerebral Palsy
06.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Springfield Southeast Highschool