Compassionate caregiver and worker with hands-on experience in both residential and hospital settings. Values align with being accountable, dependable, and loyal. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excelled at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Private Employer - Jack Judge
Bolingbrook, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses. (Testing blood pressure and heart rate at certain times of the day.)
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes. Changes in vitals require which medicine to take.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements, while administrating on a timely basis. Also, organizing a schedule for their at-home physical therapy exercises.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Drove client to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments, physical therapy, and run errands.
Helped the client stand up, or walk up the stairs. Being an aide and a helping hand while going up to go anywhere.
Family Nanny
Private Employers
Naperville, IL
01.2022 - 08.2024
Managed daily schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely attendance at school and extracurricular activities.
Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
Provided full-time care for two children aged 3 and 5, including meal preparation, dressing, bathing, and transportation to activities.
Managed household tasks such as laundry, light cleaning duties and grocery shopping when necessary.
Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
Assisted with homework and educational activities to support academic achievement.
Physician Shadow
Edward Elmhurst Health Center
Naperville, Illinois
12.2023 - 01.2024
Shadowed a pediatrician to gain familiarity and experience with the environment.
Analyzed records, exam data and test results to inform diagnoses.
Reviewed patient charts to understand diagnosis and treatment plans for various conditions.
Learned the importance of maintaining accurate records of patient visits, treatments and medications prescribed.
Oversaw team of healthcare staff to keep operations in compliance with regulatory and care standards.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Participated in rounds with medical team members, observing procedures such as physical exams and diagnostic tests.