Jadah Cottingham
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience, skilled in medication administration and providing compassionate support. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Recognized for fostering independence and dignity while ensuring safety and comfort, demonstrating strong problem-solving and time management skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
CRU Group Home
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Caregiver
Benson and Walton Adult Family Home
Milwaukee, WI
02.2022 - Current
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- 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.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- 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.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Caregiver
Living Made Easy
Milwaukee, WI
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Caregiver
Sky Residential
Milwaukee, WI
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Caregiver
Country View Group Home
03.2017 - 03.2018
- 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.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Education
Transition
Milwaukee, WI06.2017
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexible schedule
- Documentation
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
Benson and Walton Adult Family Home
02.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Living Made Easy
01.2020 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Sky Residential
05.2018 - 09.2019
Caregiver
Country View Group Home
03.2017 - 03.2018
Caregiver
CRU Group Home
Transition