Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Caregiver
Not Forgotten Home & Community Services
02.2022 - 06.2023
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
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.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grace Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2022
Skills
Remote Video Conferencing
Plates Presentation
Running Errands
Personal Care Assistance
Client Documentation
Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Interdisciplinary Care
Compassionate Communication
Patient Care
Time Management
Direct Patient Care
First Aid and Safety
Dependable and Responsible
Multitasking and Organization
Timeline
Direct Support Caregiver
Not Forgotten Home & Community Services
02.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Grace Academy
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