Elisha Clark
Ammon,ID
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Live-In Elderly Caregiver with extensive experience in emotional support and cognitive care assistance. Successfully enhanced client well-being through tailored recreational activities and effective communication. Proven ability to manage medical appointments and maintain detailed documentation, ensuring safety and comfort for clients while fostering independence and dignity.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Voluntary Work
02.2014 - Current
- Continually pursued education and training opportunities in elderly care best practices to stay current on industry trends and enhance professional competencies.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health and reporting any changes or concerns to family members and healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support for family members during challenging periods such as end-of-life transitions or adjustments to new care settings.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and changes in condition for accurate documentation and efficient information sharing among caregivers and medical staff.
- Adapted to the changing needs of clients as they faced various health challenges or experienced declines in cognitive abilities.
- Navigated complex medical appointments as an advocate for the client ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in their care network.
- Managed household tasks efficiently including cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and running errands to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.
- Enhanced client well-being by organizing social outings and recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Promoted overall mental health for elderly clients through engaging conversations on various topics of interest and reminiscing about past experiences.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Domestic Engineer
Family Members
05.2001 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06-2023
Skills
- Empathetic Caregiving
- Cognitive Care Assistance
- Personal Care Support
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping duties
- Alzheimer's support
- Behavioral management
- Medical appointment coordination
- Recreational activities
- Physical therapy support
- Diabetes care
- Nutrition management
- Chronic illness management
- Oxygen therapy assistance
- Fall prevention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Clear communication
- Attentive to people
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Ability to lift
- Patient confidentiality
- Supportive personality
- Physical strength
- Safety compliance
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Housekeeping
- Household cleaning
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Pain management
- Task prioritization
- Client satisfaction
- Self motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Light cleaning
- Childcare experience
- Patient confidentiality
- Supportive personality
- Physical strength
- Safety compliance
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Housekeeping
- Household cleaning
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Pain management
- Task prioritization
- Client satisfaction
- Self motivation
- Conflict resolution
- Light cleaning
- Childcare experience
- Cognitive and/ Behavioral Therapies
Emergency Management Certified
A few of my course studies worked in learning how to placing order in chaos. Emergency Management Command Centers (EMCC). In the communities of the mentally/physically and elderly communities. I completed a few FEMA certificates through my higher education journey.
Timeline
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Voluntary Work
02.2014 - Current
Domestic Engineer
Family Members
05.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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