Involved in my church, attending faithfully
Ellen Teal
Private Duty Caregiver
Chesnee,SC
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with over 10 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and laundry. Administered medications and assured that clients took them. Good communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Compassionate nature provides families with peace of mind while offering ambulation and personal assistance to meet diverse patient needs; possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Available 40 hours per week, weekends and days.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Caregiver
First Responders
Spartanburg, SC
04.2022 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Private Duty Caregiver
Phyllis White For William & Dorothy Adams
Inman, SC
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Performed light housekeeping and light laundry; prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
Private Duty Caregiver
Don & Joyce Hughes
Chesnee, SC
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Private Duty Caregiver
Brenda Smith
Chesnee, SC
04.2010 - 05.2013
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and notified HHRN of any patient health status changes.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment through light Housekeeping and laundry.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Education
No Degree -
Chesnee High School
Chesnee, SC 05.2001 -
Skills
Meal planning and preparation
Patient care
Behavioral Management
Interests
Assists in maintaining church cleanliness
Reading
I like to read a good book when I want to relax.
Timeline
Private Duty Caregiver
First Responders
04.2022 - Current
Private Duty Caregiver
Phyllis White For William & Dorothy Adams
10.2020 - 02.2021
Private Duty Caregiver
Don & Joyce Hughes
07.2013 - 05.2016
Private Duty Caregiver
Brenda Smith
04.2010 - 05.2013
No Degree -
Chesnee High School
05.2001 -