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Kendra Vandermeer

BALTIMORE,MD

Summary

Compassionate Caregiver assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

State Fare Kitchen & Bar
Baltimore, MD
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Greeted customers and provided menus.
  • Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
  • Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
  • Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.

Live-In Caregiver

GT Independence-Self Directed Care
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
  • Accompanied client on medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
  • Respected the privacy of each client at all times and maintained confidentiality of their records.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature.
  • Helped develop individual plans for treatments based on the doctor's orders.
  • Administered medications in accordance with instructions from the physician or pharmacist.
  • Created a safe environment for the client by removing hazards from their living area.
  • Organized recreational activities such as movies, walks outdoors or music listening sessions.
  • Provided daily assistance with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Managed household duties such as grocery shopping, running errands, paying bills and arranging for services such as repairs or maintenance of the home.
  • Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading books or playing games.
  • Encouraged client independence as much as possible to promote mental and physical fortitude.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Herzing University
Dearborn, MI
06-2025

Skills

  • Cleanliness
  • Memory retention
  • Strong multitasking
  • Order Accuracy
  • Customer Service
  • Menu Recommendations
  • Compassionate Care
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Companionship
  • Progress Documentation
  • Compassionate client care
  • Strong Ethics
  • Relationship Building
  • Compassionate communication
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Emotional Support
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Daily living assistance
  • Direct Patient Care

Accomplishments

  • Was placed on the Deans List first year of College

Timeline

Waitress

State Fare Kitchen & Bar
03.2020 - 06.2022

Live-In Caregiver

GT Independence-Self Directed Care
08.2017 - 03.2021

Master of Science - Social Work

Herzing University

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