Christy Cook
Ash,NC
Summary
Professional caretaker skilled in providing compassionate and attentive care for adults. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving optimal results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in personal care, medication management, and emotional support, with reliable and empathetic approach. Known for excellent communication skills, patience, and commitment to improving clients' quality of life.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Caretaker
No Place Like Home Inc
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Adult Caregiver
HomeCare Management
10.2022 - Current
- Adapted care approaches based on individual patient preferences and cultural sensitivities, demonstrating respect for diversity within the caregiving setting.
- Promoted independence among patients by teaching self-care skills tailored to individual needs and abilities.
- Managed medication schedules for multiple patients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed regimens.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- 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.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree -
Brunswick Community College
Bolivia, NCSkills
- Dementia care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Patient monitoring
- Healthcare coordination
- CPR certified
- Respite care
- Transportation assistance
- Alzheimer's care
- Assistive device usage
- Bedside care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal care aide
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Feeding assistance
- Verbal and written communication
- Social skills development
- Medication management
- Seizure management
Certification
- CNA Certified
- CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Adult Caretaker
No Place Like Home Inc
12.2024 - Current
Adult Caregiver
HomeCare Management
10.2022 - Current
No Degree -
Brunswick Community College