Gabrielle Grimaldi
3820 Watkins Lake Rd Waterford,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated Private Caregiver excelling in patient care and effective communication. Successfully enhanced client well-being through compassionate support and tailored activities, while adeptly managing health assessments and record keeping. Proven ability to adapt care strategies, ensuring dignity and comfort for clients with cognitive impairments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Caregiver
David Knepp
Waterford, MI
03.2020 - Current
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Private Caregiver
Shawn Benscoter
Flint, MI
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Private care for a client with rapidly progressive dementia with Lewy bodies.
- Provided comprehensive personal care and assistance with ADLs, including safe bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and ambulation, while maintaining client dignity and comfort.
- Engaged the client in enriching activities and social interactions to provide mental stimulation and emotional support, mitigating feelings of isolation.
- Utilized effective communication techniques for individuals with cognitive impairments, adapting methods as the condition progressed.
- Monitored and reported any physical, mental, or emotional changes to the client's family, and medical staff, to ensure timely intervention and continuity of care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI04-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Health assessments
- Record keeping
- Empathetic communication
- Compassionate listening
- Nursing fundamentals
- Nutrition management
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility
- Quality program protocols
- Housekeeping duties
Affiliations
- Nutrition
- Fitness
- Arts & Crafts
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Shawn Benscoter
05.2022 - 01.2024
Full-Time Caregiver
David Knepp
03.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College