Kayla Widby
Professional Caregiver
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Professional Caregiver
Kayla Widby
09.2008 - Current
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing comprehensive personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Ensured safety and comfort for clients through closely monitoring their physical and emotional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining proper dosage and timing for optimal health benefits.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each client''s specific requirements.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence by supporting them in personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Facilitated social engagement for clients by arranging outings and coordinating visits with friends and family members.
- Provided compassionate care to terminally ill patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
- Promoted positive mental health among clients through meaningful conversations and active listening to address concerns or feelings of isolation.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, medication administration, and daily care activities for ongoing assessment purposes.
- Strengthened client mobility by assisting with exercises, stretches, and ambulation support as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments, errands, or recreational outings to foster client independence and socialization opportunities.
- Developed trusting relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication channels regarding care updates or concerns that arose during the caregiving process.
- Managed household chores such as cooking nutritious meals, cleaning living spaces, or doing laundry to create comfortable environment for clients to live in safely.
- Implemented strategies recommended by occupational therapists or other healthcare professionals to improve overall quality of life for clients with cognitive impairments like dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Worked with and for over 175 clients needing wide variety of care for almost 20 years.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- 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.
- Prevented falls or injuries among clients through vigilant monitoring of their surroundings and timely assistance with mobility challenges.
Elderly Caregiver
Joseph Myers Watson, Sr.
08.1999 - 08.2008
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout day.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring restful night''s sleep.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.1987
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX12.1980
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal Preparation
- Respectful, Compassionate Caregiving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Alzheimer's Care
- Patient Companionship
- Housekeeping
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Client Transportation
- Medication Administration
- Strong Ethics
- First aid and safety
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
CPR Certified
AED Certified
First Aid Certified
Timeline
Independent Professional Caregiver
Kayla Widby
09.2008 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Joseph Myers Watson, Sr.
08.1999 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
University of Texas At Austin
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Tarrant County College District
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
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