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Elizabeth Ellis Zias

Willis,MI

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Care for Adults, adept in medication management and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance quality of life for clients through effective communication and relationship building. Skilled in dementia care and dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing environment for individuals with complex needs.

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

My Home.
Saline, MI
2021 - 2024

My father experienced a slight stroke when his wife passed in the night.

He came to live with me for 3 years in Saline. He was diagnosed with dementia and only lived three years with it.

I managed food medications , doctor appointment. Redirection tools worked for my benefit, as Well as his. Redirection was the primary role for me.Also ADL's which actually were a little difficult.. I had to keep track of him and his mind set. I learned so much from this difficult illness.

I then retired for 2 years however, i am a caregiver , and that's what I do

Care Giver

Right At Home Health Care
Milan, MI
2017 - 2022

I had an elderly couple I worked for in their home. The wife needed the care.We did chores cooking shopping medication.\nAnd assistance personally speaking. She passed.

The couple was married for 64 years, and the husband asked me to.Please stay on until he passed in 2022..

Manager of Adult Foster Care Home

Care for Adults
Canton, MI
2007 - 2017

I worked in the adult foster care home as a manager, we had six ladies for twenty five years. five of the residents were schizophrenic, I transported them to day programs, dispensed medications, made all doctor appointments ordered all medication. I hired staff. I arranged their schedule. I planned and shopped and cooked all meals.. i interacted with all of the ladies , I addressed ADL'S. It was the best job i've ever had, personally , speaking , I feel the need to take care of others.

Education

High School Diploma -

Milan High School
Milan, MI
06.1985

Skills

We all attended certification classes in detroit I'm certified in medication dispensing, as well as CPR and first aid

I attended all doctor appointments , both health , wise and psychiatric I ordered monthly medications kept track of paperwork from each shift and each caregiver

I scheduled staff, meals, activities and outings while reporting with the provider

I helped with ADL's, chores and transportation, etc

Personal hygiene assistance

Documentation and reporting

Meal preparation

Compassionate caregiving

Time management

Relationship building

Dementia care

Activities of daily living

Emotional support

Clear communication

Housekeeping

Patient care

First aid and safety

End-of-life care

Client documentation

Social interaction

Workload management

Patient companionship

Safe patient transportation

Alzheimer's support

Care plan management

Incontinence care

Transportation services

Medication management

Elderly advocacy

Medication administration

Recreational activities

Medical appointment coordination

Behavior redirection

Care plan assessment

Nutrition monitoring

Patient advocacy

Behavioral management

Case management

Diabetes care

Care plan development

Regulatory compliance

Chronic illness management

Problem-solving

Friendly and outgoing

Attention to detail

Daily living assistance

Bathing assistance

Empathy and patience

Active listening

Adaptability and flexibility

Compassionate care

Feeding assistance

Mobility support

Record keeping

Health monitoring

Stress management

First aid and CPR

Case management experience

Medication assistance

Outing coordination

Oxygen therapy

Community activities

Patient assistance

Personal hygiene management

Transfer assistance

Fall prevention

State regulations

Attentive to people

Critical thinking

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

My Home.
2021 - 2024

Care Giver

Right At Home Health Care
2017 - 2022

Manager of Adult Foster Care Home

Care for Adults
2007 - 2017

High School Diploma -

Milan High School
Elizabeth Ellis Zias