Elizabeth Taft
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Copperas Cove ISD
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate, attentive care and companionship.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health and reporting any changes or concerns to family members and healthcare providers.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent observation, medication management, and timely communication with healthcare professionals.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Managed household tasks efficiently including cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and running errands to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and medical professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans were implemented effectively.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their needs and concerns while demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Promoted overall mental health for elderly clients through engaging conversations on various topics of interest and reminiscing about past experiences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of medical professionals to provide comprehensive care that addressed each client''s unique needs holistically.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress and changes in condition for accurate documentation and efficient information sharing among caregivers and medical staff.
- Contributed to the development of personalized care plans by providing insights into client preferences, habits, routines, strengths, challenges during team meetings.
- Assisted clients in achieving physical therapy goals by encouraging participation in prescribed exercises under the guidance of licensed therapists.
- Navigated complex medical appointments as an advocate for the client ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in their care network.
- Upheld client dignity throughout caregiving process respecting their privacy and personal space at all times.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed schedules while carefully monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
- Maintained professional boundaries while developing deep connections with clients, fostering trust and creating a supportive caregiving environment.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Copperas Cove High School
Copperas Cove, TX05.2019
Skills
- Flexible Schedule
- Recordkeeping
- Answering Phones
- Community Engagement
- Data Entry
- Organized and Efficient
- Filing and Recordkeeping
- Professional Appearance
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Documentation and Reporting
- Disability awareness
- Adaptability and flexibility
- First aid knowledge
- Empathy and compassion
- Training and development
- Emotional Awareness
- Documentation Proficiency
Timeline
Volunteer
Copperas Cove ISD
07.2023 - 12.2023
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
06.2019 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Copperas Cove High School
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