Courteous professional with substantial personal and professional experience in caregiving role. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 5 years of experience of both personal and professional role as a caregiver.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Value Care Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 04.2021
Assist multiple clients per shift in each care facilities.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
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.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Foster Care Support Worker
Enviros Wilderness School Association
Calgary, Alberta
06.2009 - 05.2013
Assisted families in developing problem-solving and coping skills by providing counseling and referring to appropriate community agencies.
Conducted home, school and community visits to assigned clients to assess client's level of care and provide guidance towards meeting treatment goals.
Implemented motivational interviewing skills to assess risk factors for child abuse and neglect, substance use and intimate partner violence.
Provided on-going support to resource parents through coaching and crisis intervention techniques.
Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
Youth Counselor
Hull Child And Family Services
Calgary, Alberta
09.2000 - 06.2009
Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Interacted with troubled youth and offered resources and programs to surmount challenges.
Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for residents.
Liaised with parents and caregivers to provide updates on progress and behavior.
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.