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Kathy Gevedon
Berea,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lynn LainhartRichmond, Ky.
Private in Home Elderly Caregiver
07.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Patricia WildsRichmond, Ky.
Private Live in Elderly Caregiver
12.2011 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Responded promptly to all requests made by patient regarding care needs.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, reading aloud or playing games with the client.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisted with transferring from bed to wheelchair or walker safely.
- Helped maintain an organized living environment conducive to good health habits.
- Reminded patients about scheduled events and appointments.
- Provided daily assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Observed changes in behavior or condition of patient and reported any concerns to supervisor immediately.
- Cared for clients in a manner that maintained their dignity and respected their rights.
- Assessed environment for safety hazards and took steps to reduce potential risks.
- Assisted in physical therapy exercises to help improve mobility, strength, balance and coordination.
- Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
- Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
- Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Encouraged client independence as much as possible to promote mental and physical fortitude.
- Procured proper equipment for clients with limited mobility.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
Berea High SchoolBerea, KY
GED
05-1983
University Overview
- I am currently enrolled at Stratford Career Institute and am taking a course on Senior Care
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Relationship Building
- Documentation and Reporting
- Basic Mathematics
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Activities of Daily Living
- Basic Housekeeping
- Patient Companionship
- First Aid and Safety
- Dementia Care
- Patient Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Caregiving
Timeline
Private in Home Elderly Caregiver
Lynn Lainhart
07.2020 - 05.2022
Private Live in Elderly Caregiver
Patricia Wilds
12.2011 - 06.2019
Berea High School
GED
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