Senior Caregiver
19312 Gunlock Ave
Carson, CA
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Participated in leisure activities with clients including playing cards, reading books, going for walks.
- Monitored client health status by recognizing changes in physical or mental condition and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Provided emotional support for elderly clients dealing with loneliness or depression.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client's health condition and progress towards goals set out in the care plan.
- Maintained a clean environment for the safety of clients while following infection control guidelines.
- Accompanied clients on shopping trips or social events if requested.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
- Helped clients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or arthritis through diet management and exercise programs.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to home healthcare services.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Educated families on proper nutrition, safety measures and general senior care practices.
- Organized recreational outings for clients such as trips to museums or parks.
- Provided respite care for primary caregivers who need time away from their responsibilities.
- Attended continuing education seminars and classes related to senior caregiving topics.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
