Reliable employee seeking LIMA1 position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced [Job Title] with over 20 years of experience in Health care/Assisted living. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Self Employed Services
West County, MO
01.2000 - Current
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Certified Medication Aide
Autumn View Gardens Assisted Living Facility
Ellisville, MO
01.2013 - 10.2022
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
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.
Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Certified Medication Aide
Lutheran Heath Care Services/ Mason Point AL
Chesterfield, MO
03.2019 - 04.2020
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.