Helen Knapps

Caregiver

InHomeCare

10.2014 - 02.2024

Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
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.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

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