Hameed Shittu
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a proven track record of punctuality, professionalism and discipline at Custom Home Care. Delivering compassionate support and promoting client independence. Skilled in urinary catheter management and effective communication, I excel in fostering emotional connections while ensuring safety and well-being. Committed to enhancing quality of life through personalized care and strong advocacy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Custom Home Care
Chicago, IL
05.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized assistance and support to clients promoting comfort and wellness.
- Supported clients in daily living tasks to encourage independence and preserve dignity.
- Tracked client health conditions and communicated changes to healthcare professionals without delay.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to boost emotional support and build trust.
- Proficient in urinary catheter management.
- Collaborated with hospice patients utilizing intranasal oxygen.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using Hoyer lifts.
- Expertise in providing bed baths and showers for clients.
- Experienced in caring for clients who are bedbound.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria 02-2014
Skills
Respectful and compassionate
Time management
Elderly care
Problem-solving
Dependable and responsible
Patient care
Daily living assistance
Basic housekeeping
Multitasking and organization
Personal hygiene assistance
Emotional support
Housekeeping
Strong ethics
Compassionate care
Verbal and written communication skills
Medication and appointment reminders
HIPAA compliance
Behavior redirection
Hoyer lifting equipment
Language fluency
Safety awareness
Verbal and written communication
Cultural sensitivity
Patient advocacy
Patient care and companionship
Daily living activities assistance
Compassionate client care
Timeline
Caregiver
Custom Home Care
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Olabisi Onabanjo University