Jane Pershing
Holland,MI
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience at Resthaven and similar facilities, excelling in elderly care and medication administration. Known for compassionate care and exceptional time management skills, I significantly enhance patient quality of life. Expert in dementia care, I adeptly balance emotional support with professional healthcare, ensuring compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Resthaven
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and passing medication.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Caregiver
Addington Place
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- 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.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Caregiver
Care Cardinal
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- 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.
Caregiver
Alliance Home Healthcare
02.2012 - 07.2018
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
CNA
M Tech
Holland, MI03-2022
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dementia care
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Incident reporting
- PPE usage
Certification
- Certification of Business Technology at Job Corps Grand Rapids MI 2008/02
Timeline
Caregiver
Resthaven
10.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Addington Place
08.2019 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Care Cardinal
06.2019 - 09.2020
Caregiver
Alliance Home Healthcare
02.2012 - 07.2018
- Certification of Business Technology at Job Corps Grand Rapids MI 2008/02
CNA
M Tech
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