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Fredricka Caruthers

Houston

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience at Qualicare Home Health, enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance and care plan assessment, fostering independence and dignity. Improved safety by reducing falls, and built strong relationships with clients, promoting emotional support and companionship. Proficient in meal preparation and housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Qualicare Home Health
02.2021 - 01.2025
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Caregiver

Mia Love Home Health
06.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Care Assistant

Ames Homes Health Care
06.2015 - 03.2018
  • Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Education

Confluence Prepartory Academy
Saint Louis,MO

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Dressing assistance
  • Client documentation
  • Behavioral support
  • Care plan assessment

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Patient Reports.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Qualicare Home Health
02.2021 - 01.2025

Caregiver

Mia Love Home Health
06.2018 - 01.2021

Care Assistant

Ames Homes Health Care
06.2015 - 03.2018

Confluence Prepartory Academy