Kassandra Smith
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Certified Caregiver with proven expertise in patient care and dementia support, honed at Right At Home and Careminders Homecare. Excels in creating safe, compassionate environments, enhancing client well-being through attentive care and skilled medication administration. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and independence, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and clinical knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Caregiver
Right At Home
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Recognized early warning signs of potential health issues and took appropriate action to address concerns.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities for enhanced patient wellbeing.
- Established trust and rapport with patients through empathetic listening and respectful communication practices.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, prioritizing patient health while respecting personal preferences.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Scheduler
Right At Home
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Utilized scheduling software to its full potential, enabling more accurate and efficient planning.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Followed detailed directions from clients and made sure caregivers were aware of their tasks
Certified Caregiver
Careminders Homecare
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson Az03-2016
Skills
- Dementia Care
- First aid and safety
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Behavior redirection
- Mobility Assistance
- Alzheimer's Care
- Compassionate client care
- Toileting assistance
Timeline
Scheduler
Right At Home
06.2016 - 10.2017
Certified Caregiver
Right At Home
03.2015 - 12.2018
Certified Caregiver
Careminders Homecare
10.2012 - 05.2014
No Degree - Dental Assistant
Pima Medical Institute
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