Dorrie Vasser
Marietta,GA
Summary
Proven Elderly Caregiver with a track record of enhancing patient well-being and independence at Better Off at Home. Specializes in palliative care and relationship building, significantly improving client satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and providing emotional support, fostering strong bonds with clients and families. Achieved a 40% increase in patient comfort levels through personalized care plans and diligent advocacy. To me this is not just a paycheck it comes from my heart. I get close to each and everyone of my clients. I make them comfortable so they don't feel alone. I also give them that little independence they are yse to but I'm always right there
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Better Off at Home
03.2021 - Current
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- 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.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Sweetwater Assistance Living
08.2015 - 02.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Meal Preparation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Client documentation
- Time Management
- First aid and safety
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Companionship
- Documentation And Reporting
- Basic Mathematics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Progress Documentation
- Data Confidentiality
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Care
- Palliative Care
- Housekeeping
- Diabetes Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Customer Service
- Physical therapy support
- Behavior redirection
- Recreational Activities
- Post Operative Care
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Care Plan Development
- Social interaction
- Housekeeping Duties
- Behavioral Management
- Rehabilitation Exercise
- Emotional Support
- Care plan assessment
- Dementia Care
- Medication Administration
- State regulations knowledge
- Compassionate Caregiving
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Better Off at Home
03.2021 - Current
Elderly Caregiver Volunteer
Sweetwater Assistance Living
08.2015 - 02.2021
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