Ericka Thom

Senior Caregiver

Self-employed

Riverside, CA

06.2016 - 12.2022

Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Administered medications according to physician instructions.
Participated in leisure activities with clients including playing cards, reading books, going for walks.
Accompanied clients on shopping trips or social events if requested.
Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
Organized recreational outings for clients such as trips to museums or parks.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Maintained a clean environment for the safety of clients while following infection control guidelines.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Provided emotional support for elderly clients dealing with loneliness or depression.
Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Conducted light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.