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Elizabeth Trivett

Hendersonville,TN

Summary

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 30 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Experienced Caregiver accustomed to administering bedside and personal care, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping. Compassionate caregiver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Devoted caregiver, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential care environments with utmost respect and consideration. Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Reliable caregiver enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. 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. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Compassionate caregiver assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed

Private Caregiver
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

ComForcare Home Care

In-Home Caregiver
09.2013 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Trained new caregivers in agency policies and proper methods to meet clients' needs.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Care plan assessment
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient care

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    I won Caregiver of the Year for 2019. I was chosen out of the all the ComForCares in the US and Canada.

Timeline

Private Caregiver
Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
In-Home Caregiver
ComForcare Home Care
09.2013 - 12.2021
Elizabeth Trivett