Ida Foley
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Proven caregiver with a track record of enhancing patient quality of life at Geraldine Collins and Mary Newell. Expert in elderly care and time management, I excel in creating secure, compassionate environments, achieving a 40% improvement in client well-being. Skilled in problem-solving and dependable support, I deliver exceptional care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Wayne Collins
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Overnight Caregiver
Mary Newell
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosages and timings to maintain optimal health.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for clients, promoting a healthy environment for restful sleep.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, earning trust through attentive listening and genuine empathy.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in response to varying client needs during overnight hours, tailoring care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with daytime caregivers to ensure consistency in routines and approaches to client care.
- Utilized effective communication skills to understand the unique needs of each client under my care at night time.
- Managed all aspects of nighttime personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting assistance for the comfort of clients while maintaining their dignity.
- Established regular routines for bedtime preparation, creating a calming atmosphere conducive to restful sleep.
- Ensured safe mobility for clients throughout the night by providing assistance with walking or transferring when necessary, reducing the risk of falls.
- Monitored client health and safety, promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies that arose.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client status updates or any specific concerns that arose overnight.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for enhanced quality of life during night hours.
- Performed light housekeeping duties after the completion of direct care tasks which contributed towards a hygienic living environment.
- Provided emotional support to clients during nighttime hours, fostering a sense of security and companionship.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates to healthcare providers for seamless continuity of care.
- Improved client comfort by providing consistent and compassionate overnight care.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare professionals to enhance physical well-being of clients during night hours.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between daytime caregivers by relaying pertinent information about the client''s events from the previous night.
- Maintained detailed records on each client''s nightly progress in order to provide accurate documentation needed for healthcare professionals.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- 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.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
Secretarial Science - Legal
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05.1979
Diploma - General Studies
Levelland High School
Levelland, TX05.1977
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Caregiver
Wayne Collins
03.2018 - 03.2019
Overnight Caregiver
Mary Newell
11.2017 - 12.2017
Secretarial Science - Legal
South Plains College
Diploma - General Studies
Levelland High School
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