Ellen Lewis
Edinburgh,IN
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Richmond State Hospital, adept at enhancing patient well-being through emotional support and effective communication. Proven ability in managing care plans and providing safe patient transportation, ensuring dignity and respect for elderly clients. Committed to fostering positive relationships and improving quality of life for those in need.
Professional caregiver with strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support. Proficient in managing both physical and emotional needs, ensuring comfort and safety. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing circumstances, consistently building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing/Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed
09.2018 - 06.2025
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Merchandiser
BIMBO BAKERY USA
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Managed inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment for optimal product availability.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Improved overall store appearance by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning shelves, updating signage, and reporting damaged fixtures for repair or replacement.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
BHRA
Richmond State Hospital
03.1985 - 08.2018
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
IU East
Richmond, INAccounting And Finance
Centerville Senior High
Centerville, IN01-1985
Skills
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Clear communication
- Compassionate caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Documentation and reporting
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Activities of daily living
- Emotional support
- Patient companionship
- Workload management
- Safe patient transportation
- Alzheimer's support
- Care plan management
- Incontinence care
- Transportation services
- Medication management
- Elderly advocacy
- Basic mathematics
- Medication administration
- Recreational activities
- Data confidentiality
- Medical appointment coordination
- Behavior redirection
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation exercise
- Behavioral management
- Case management
- Respite care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Merchandiser
BIMBO BAKERY USA
05.2019 - 10.2022
Nursing/Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed
09.2018 - 06.2025
BHRA
Richmond State Hospital
03.1985 - 08.2018
No Degree - Nursing
IU East
Accounting And Finance
Centerville Senior High
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