Kevin Mehegan
Desert Hot Springs,CA
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 10 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and tasks. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Desert Hot Springs, CA
02.2019 - Current
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School
Redondo Beach, CA06.1977
Skills
- Sound Judgment
- Relationship Building
- CPR Certification
- Caring Companionship
- Diet and Nutrition
- Bedside Care
- Team Collaboration
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Physical Stamina
- Clear Communication
- Decision Making
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Independent Thinking
- Personal Service
- Mobility Assistance
- Injury Prevention
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Incontinence Care
- Meal Planning
- Wound Care
- Grocery Shopping
- Communication Assistance
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Condition Monitoring
- Household Cleaning
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
02.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School