Karen Lambey
Austin,TX
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Greinstein, skilled in medication administration and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through personalized care plans and emotional support. Recognized for building strong relationships and maintaining a safe environment, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Greinstein
Los Angeles, CA
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and medical teams to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care activities for ongoing assessments.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety procedures effectively.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments, fostering continuity of care.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Caregiver
Morning Glory Assisted Living
Austin, TX
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Implemented safety measures within the home environment, reducing risks and promoting well-being.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety procedures effectively.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
Nursing Education
El Camino College
Torrance, CAHigh School Diploma -
Crenshaw High School
Los Angeles, CA05.1979
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Medication management
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Care plan assessment
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
- Lifting and transferring
- Daily living activities assistance
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient care and companionship
- Empathetic listening
- Medication coordination
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Bedside care
Timeline
Caregiver
Morning Glory Assisted Living
02.2020 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Greinstein
Nursing Education
El Camino College
High School Diploma -
Crenshaw High School