Ikram Bhatti
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Reliable Mentor / Care giver prepared to take on new role focused on developing emotional, social and life skills. Strengths include communication, activity planning and problem solving. Well-versed in working with adults living with Dementia,Memory loss,.Autism, Aging,Intellectual disability and general needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor/ Homecare Provider
California Mentor Network
Buena Park/ Orange, CA
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
- Assessed the physical condition of clients on an ongoing basis including reporting any changes in health status to supervisor.
- Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
- Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to physician or nurse.
- Encouraged independence among patients by helping them learn self-care skills that can be used independently without assistance from others.
- Promoted positive morale among patients by providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Observed safety precautions related to infection control practices in all areas where duties are performed.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
- Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
- Administered medications as directed and documented medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Senior Caregiver
california board and care
Bakersfield, CA
02.2008 - 05.2015
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Monitored client health status by recognizing changes in physical or mental condition and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
- Accompanied clients on shopping trips or social events if requested.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client's health condition and progress towards goals set out in the care plan.
- Attended continuing education seminars and classes related to senior caregiving topics.
- Developed individualized care plans according to client needs and preferences.
- Helped clients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or arthritis through diet management and exercise programs.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to home healthcare services.
- Participated in leisure activities with clients including playing cards, reading books, going for walks.
- Provided respite care for primary caregivers who need time away from their responsibilities.
- Organized recreational outings for clients such as trips to museums or parks.
- Assisted with end-of-life preparations including funeral arrangements and hospice transition support.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Assisting /Nursing
Navy Medical School
Pakistan01-1985
Skills
- Direct Supervision
- Individual Tutoring
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Client Scheduling
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Case Notes
- Behavior Improvements
Affiliations
- i love to walk 5 miles daily,
- Reading autobiographies.
- Listening country music.
- Traveling international destinations.
- I love coocking.
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Limited
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Mentor/ Homecare Provider
California Mentor Network
07.2015 - 12.2017
Senior Caregiver
california board and care
02.2008 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Medical Assisting /Nursing
Navy Medical School
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