Josephine Rita Etheridge / Birthday 02/26/52
519 Maple Ave. Harvey,La.
Summary
With 25 years of experience in my field of work, I'm looking to obtain a permanent position with a company with the same objectives as my own. Allowing me to add to the sustained enlargement and achievement of the organization.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice and Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed Services
519 Maple Ave. Harvey, La 70058
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care delivery for clients' needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
Hospice and Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
1929 Hickory Ave. Harahan Louisiana 70123
2020 - 2024
- As personal aide, I assist client in everyday task, reminding her to take medications, I bring in her newspaper, prepare breakfast, and clean up kitchen. I assist with her with bathing, I do the laundry, make out a grocery list, and go grocery shopping. I handled monthly budget and kept a monthly ledger, of all receipts. As her personal caregiver I helped with her disabilities, and chronic illnesses, her impairments by assisting in everyday activities, even took care of her pets.
Caregiver
Sheila Bowen
Metairie, La
03.2017 - 04.2020
- As personal aide, I assist client in everyday task, reminding her to take medications, I bring in her newspaper, prepare breakfast, and clean up kitchen. I assist with her with bathing, I do the laundry, make out a grocery list, and go grocery shopping. I handled monthly budget and kept a monthly ledger, of all receipts. As her personal caregiver I helped with her disabilities, and chronic illnesses, her impairments by assisting in everyday activities, even took care of her pets.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans
4152 Canal Street New Orleans Louisiana
2000 - 2017
- Provided personalized care and support to individuals with special needs, enhancing daily living skills.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through structured activities and community engagement.
- Documented client progress and behavior, ensuring accurate communication with interdisciplinary teams.
- Implemented individualized care plans, adapting strategies based on client responses and needs.
- Facilitated recreational activities that promoted cognitive development and physical well-being.
- Supported family members by offering guidance on effective caregiving techniques and resources.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations consistently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients with diverse needs.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
Skills
As a DSW / DPS I am in charge of monitoring the client's physical and mental changes I make all doctors appointments, and make sure the 90I form is filled out by the doctor I'll call in clients prescriptions, and make sure to assist client in taking their medications as prescribed I also take their vitals temperature, pulse, check perspiration I also have a CPR license, and other certificates of experience as an in-home health and personal care aid, I prepare all meals, wash dishes, wipe all countertops, clean the kitchen, bathroom, sweep the floors, and vacuum I make sure client has his, or her baths, help brush their teeth, use all toiletries I am in charge of monthly budget, keep a ledger of all receipts, and turn them in I enjoy taking clients to visit family, and friends, going to parties, all recreational events, and activities, sporting events, outings, trips out of town, cruises, and flights
Strength
I'm a very spiritual person who believes in God, he is my strength.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Caregiver
Sheila Bowen
03.2017 - 04.2020
Hospice and Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Hospice and Elderly Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
2020 - 2024
Caregiver, Special Needs
Volunteers of America Greater New Orleans
2000 - 2017