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Kari James

Kari James

Aurora,CO

Summary

Proven Elderly Caregiver with a track record of enhancing patient wellness and satisfaction at Pasco, adept in Personal Hygiene Assistance and Compassionate Caregiving. Increased patient mobility and fostered positive relationships through dedicated care and effective communication, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and improving quality of life for elderly clients. Compassionate Desired Position with solid background in elderly care. Adept at providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring safe and comfortable environment for clients. Demonstrated ability to manage daily activities and display empathy and patience in all interactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Private Residence
06.2024 - Current
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
  • Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
  • Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.

Senior Caregiver

Senior Home Care
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.

Elderly Caregiver

Acaring Network
12.2023 - 02.2024

1. Personal care: assisting with daily activities, like bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.

2. Meal preparation: preparing meals and snacks that provide proper nutrition and are well balanced.

3. Transportation: driving patients to appointments, activities, and family visits and helping with errands.

4. Household maintenance: cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping and preparing meals.

5. Emotional support: listening, offering comfort and providing reassurance.

6. Companionship: spending time with the person being cared for.

7. Medical support: assisting medical needs and monitoring medication.

In-Home Senior Caregiver

Pasco
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
  • Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
  • Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes and coordinated care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to their concerns and empathizing with their experiences.
  • Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved quality of life.
  • Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of the client's wellbeing.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
  • Promoted continuity of care by updating family members on changes in the patient''s condition or treatment plan.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Increased patient mobility through physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.

Education

Diploma - Computers

Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Denver, CO
01.2003

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Compassionate Caregiving

First aid and CPR

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Private Residence
06.2024 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Acaring Network
12.2023 - 02.2024

Senior Caregiver

Senior Home Care
10.2022 - 11.2024

In-Home Senior Caregiver

Pasco
02.2021 - 10.2022

Diploma - Computers

Emily Griffith Opportunity School
Kari James