Karman Griffin
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Seasoned Independent Caregiver/CNA with a proven track record at Jewish Family and Children Services, enhancing client well-being through compassionate caregiving and efficient medical appointment coordination. Demonstrates strong ethics and attention to detail, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Skilled in dementia care and personal hygiene assistance, committed to delivering respectful and patient-focused care.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Caregiver/CNA
Self Employed Services
06.1993 - Current
- Managed medications for clients to ensure proper adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Promoted safety within the home setting by identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Assisted with mobility exercises and physical therapy regimens, promoting functional improvements for clients with limited mobility.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving overall health outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the caregiving field.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, fostering independence and personal growth.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Offered emotional support and companionship, enhancing the quality of life for clients in need.
- Coordinated respite care services for family caregivers needing temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities.
- Provided safe transportation services, enabling clients to attend appointments and social events.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines, supporting overall wellness efforts for clients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, comfortable environment for clients.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Caregiver
Jewish Family and Children Services
08.2006 - 07.2024
- 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.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical
Median School of Allied Health Careers
Pittsburgh, PA06.1999
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Meal Preparation
- Medical appointment coordination
- Incontinence care
- Transportation Services
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- Elderly Care
- Daily living assistance
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Diabetes management
- Multitasking and Organization
- First aid and safety
- Strong Ethics
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Care
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Medication Administration
- Client Transportation
- Attention to Detail
- Fast Learner
- Reliability
- Clear Communication
Timeline
Caregiver
Jewish Family and Children Services
08.2006 - 07.2024
Independent Caregiver/CNA
Self Employed Services
06.1993 - Current
Medical Billing And Coding - Medical
Median School of Allied Health Careers
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