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Jennifer Aldridge-Gill

Haines City,Florida

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate Companion Caregiver. Specializes in personal hygiene care and meal prep, coupled with exceptional communication skills and a cheerful demeanor. Achieved significant improvements in client's daily living and emotional support, showcasing a dependable and patient approach to caregiving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Assisting Hands Home Care
Winter Haven, FL
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored patient health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies with families to discuss care progress and concerns.
  • Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and enhancing emotional well-being.
  • Managed medication schedules, ensuring timely administration in accordance with physician directives.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.

Companion Caregiver

Private Care
Winter Haven, Florida
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly client with Dementia.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social engagements.
  • Observed changes in client behavior or physical condition and reported to supervisor or family members.
  • Accompanied clients on walks outdoors for exercise and fresh air.
  • Gave medication reminders according to prescribed instructions.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
  • Encouraged participation in recreational activities such as reading books and playing games.
  • Assisted with mobility issues by providing assistance with walking or transferring from one place to another.
  • Read aloud stories or articles from newspapers and magazines to engage the client's interest.
  • Organized interactive activities like puzzles or board games that stimulate cognitive functioning.
  • Helped develop mental stimulation exercises through conversations about current events or past experiences.
  • Cared for pets belonging to the elderly client if needed.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times like illness or bereavement.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.

Companion Caregiver

Private Care
Haines City, Florida
09.2017 - 01.2020
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
  • Performed grocery shopping for clients according to their dietary requirements.
  • Cared for pets belonging to the elderly client if needed.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.

Companion Caregiver

Private Care
Haines City , Florida
07.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly dementia patient.
  • Provided respite care for family members of the elderly client that allowed them time away from their duties of caregiving.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Doulagiver

Self-employeed
Lake Wales, FL
10.2025 - 02.2026

Assisted in the planning and execution of personalized end-of-life wishes to ensure dignity and respect.

Education

General Studies

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Otsego, Michigan, USA

High School Diploma - General

South Haven High School
South Haven, Michigan, USA
1998

Skills

  • Personal hygiene care
  • Medication assistance
  • Meal prep
  • Coordinating activities
  • Understanding in diabetes, memory and stroke care
  • Active listener
  • Basic clerical knowledge
  • Dependable
  • Patient
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Friendly
  • Cheerful and energetic

Certification

CPR, first aid and AED certified. Med tech certified

Reference

Kelli Cabido

Kelli.Cabido@yahoo.com

Jeanine Signorelli

863-528-9465

Timeline

Doulagiver

Self-employeed
10.2025 - 02.2026

Home Health Aide

Assisting Hands Home Care
10.2024 - Current

Companion Caregiver

Private Care
02.2024 - Current

Companion Caregiver

Private Care
09.2017 - 01.2020

Companion Caregiver

Private Care
07.2017 - 10.2017

General Studies

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

High School Diploma - General

South Haven High School
Jennifer Aldridge-Gill