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Irene Cafiero

10464 Vista Rd

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with Apexcare, skilled in compassionate communication and medication management. Enhanced client well-being through personalized care and emotional support, fostering independence and dignity. Recognized for implementing effective fall prevention strategies, ensuring safety and comfort. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and nutrition, positively impacting clients' quality of life.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Apexcare
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • 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.
  • 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 with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong ethics
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Patient companionship
  • Dementia care
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Medication management
  • Documentation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Special needs care
  • Medication administration
  • Patient management
  • Incident reporting
  • End-of-life care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Progress documentation

Timeline

Caregiver

Apexcare
04.2018 - 04.2021

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