Caregiver
Karina Aroha
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
