Jennifer Sizer
Santee,CA
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Caregiver
Nava Care
San Diego, California
08.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all laws governing nursing homes, assisted living facilities, long-term care centers.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, pharmacists. to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided personal hygiene assistance to residents.
- Assisted in the development of individualized plans of care for residents according to their needs.
- Maintained accurate records on each resident's medical condition and progress notes on a daily basis.
- Managed supplies inventory including ordering new items when required or necessary.
- Acted as an advocate for residents' rights when needed or requested.
- Supervised staff members in providing quality patient care services as per standards set by the organization.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Caregiver
Private Caregiving
San Diego
03.2020 - Current
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Senior Caregiver
Absalom Home Health Agency
El Cajon, California
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Helped clients manage chronic conditions such as diabetes or arthritis through diet management and exercise programs.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Accompanied clients on shopping trips or social events if requested.
- Monitored client health status by recognizing changes in physical or mental condition and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Organized recreational outings for clients such as trips to museums or parks.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Lead Caregiver
Premiercare inc
San Diego, California
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured compliance with all laws governing nursing homes, assisted living facilities, long-term care centers.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, pharmacists. to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided personal hygiene assistance to residents.
- Assisted in the development of individualized plans of care for residents according to their needs.
- Evaluated performance of Caregivers regularly for improvement purposes.
- Served as a liaison between families and healthcare providers regarding patient progress reports or other issues concerning their wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records on each resident's medical condition and progress notes on a daily basis.
- Managed supplies inventory including ordering new items when required or necessary.
- Participated in educational programs related to gerontology topics such as aging processes, memory loss, nutrition requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations related to patient health or safety risks.
- Performed assessments on newly admitted residents in order to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Educated caregivers about safety practices while handling fragile individuals with special needs.
- Acted as an advocate for residents' rights when needed or requested.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
- Provided leadership and guidance to Caregivers, ensuring proper care of elderly patients.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times or transitions in life stages.
- Supervised staff members in providing quality patient care services as per standards set by the organization.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Caregiver Training
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Performance monitoring
- Disability Support
- Nutrition planning
- Care Plan Development
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate communication
- HIPAA Compliance
- Care Plan Management
- Knowledge of state regulations
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Behavior redirection
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
Timeline
Lead Caregiver - Nava Care
08.2022 - Current
Senior Caregiver - Absalom Home Health Agency
02.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Caregiver - Premiercare inc
03.2021 - 02.2022
Caregiver - Private Caregiving
03.2020 - Current
Relias - Some College (No Degree), Caregiver Training