Geraldine Owen
West Bend,WI
Summary
Very caring and compassionate caregiver. I have 30 plus years of experience. My work history includes caring for the elderly, dementia patients and brain injured patients. I also worked approximately a year and a half in a Mental Health facility.
My years of experience have taught me so many things. Two of the most important: patience and understanding.
I believe in treating those in my care with dignity and respect.
I do my very best to make their home feel comfortable and organized. I enjoy decorating for all Holidays and typically purchase all the decorations with my personal funds.
I encourage and assist clients in participating with the decorating.
My strengths are always listening to my clients and meeting all their needs as I am able to. Maintaining strong communication with the care teams. This includes case managers, nurses, guardians, day program staff, physicians and co-workers.
And being their voice and advocating for them when it's necessary.
I encourage and support their independence. I feel very strongly about the importance of including them in decision making and allowing them to be a part of all meetings and appointments, regardless of their level of understanding and communication abilities.
I chose this as my career path because of the pure joy and satisfaction that serving others brings to me.
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Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Live in care giver
Bridges Of Wisconsin
West Bend, Wisconsin
10.2007 - 12.2025
- Provided daily personal care for private household residents
- Monitored medication schedules and documented routine health needs
- Maintained clean living spaces and organized household supplies
- Prepared meals and supported dietary preferences in family home
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and mobility support
- Administered medications in accordance with instructions from the physician or pharmacist.
- Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
- Prepared meals for clients following specific dietary requirements. and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
- Created a safe environment for the client by removing hazards from their living area.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities that stimulate mental awareness or physical well-being.
- Responded promptly to dangerous incidents and emergency situations by adhering to proper procedures.
- Monitored client activity to prevent injuries and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Maintained accurate records of clients' health information in an organized manner.
- Respected the privacy of each client at all times and maintained confidentiality of their records.
- Assisted clients with daily grooming tasks to maintain personal hygiene. develop individual plans for treatments based on the doctor's orders.
- Prepared activities for clients to engage in during free time.
- Organized recreational activities such as movies, walks outdoors or music listening sessions.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
- Communicated client conditions with family members and explained treatment options.
- Procured proper equipment for clients with limited mobility.
- Attended to basic needs of clients, including feeding them.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WISkills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Mobility support
- Transfer assistance
- Hygiene assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Personal grooming support
- Meal preparation
- Nutrition
- Light housekeeping
- Dementia support
- Care planning
- Home safety management
- Client documentation
- Chart documentation
- Health assurance
- Monitor vital signs
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Physical therapy support
- Client mobility assistance
- Scheduling appointments
- Time management
- Prioritization techniques
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Client communication
- Strong communication
- Companionship
- Emotional support
- Teamwork
- Goal setting
- Medical terminology
- Telephone communication
- Confidentiality practices
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Adaptive support
- Wound care
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant certificate from Lakeshore Technical college. Certified in Fire safety, CPR, Safe intervention for combative behavior, and challenging behavior
Timeline
Live in care giver
Bridges Of Wisconsin
10.2007 - 12.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Lakeshore Technical College