Jane Fish
Woodstock,IL
Summary
Observant professional with successful background delivering heartfelt care to residents. Experienced professional skilled at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns through proactive schedule coordination. Demonstrates proper attention to personal hygiene and dress. Proficient in event planning and household administration. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
Grayslake, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Elderly Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Grayslake, IL
09.2010 - 01.2023
- I did the same duties as at Right at Home.
Education
GED -
Hebron High
Hebron, ILSkills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Companionship
- Client documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- First aid and safety
- Time Management
- Meal Preparation
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Documentation And Reporting
- Client safety and first aid
- Basic Housekeeping
- Rehabilitation Exercise
- Care plan assessment
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Emotional Support
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Behavior redirection
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient assistance
- Recreational Activities
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Respite Care
- Transportation Services
- Incontinence care
- Patient Ambulation
- Supportive Personality
Affiliations
Treasurer of my Condo Board for 10 years.
Accomplishments
- I received a Monthly caregiver of the month and a caregiver of the year award.
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Right At Home Senior Care
10.2023 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
09.2010 - 01.2023
GED -
Hebron High