Jerri Thomas
Louisville ,KY
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Caregiver
Innovations Therapeutic
09.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
Caregiver
Freedom Senior Services
08.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- 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.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Louisville
05.2017 - 07.2021
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Independent Contractor /Personal Care Assistant
Granny Nannies
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Louisville, KY06-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Science
Indiana Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne, IN05-2026
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Strong ethics
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Caregiver
Innovations Therapeutic
09.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Freedom Senior Services
08.2020 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Louisville
05.2017 - 07.2021
Independent Contractor /Personal Care Assistant
Granny Nannies
07.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Science
Indiana Institute of Technology
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