Keyea Waits
Englewood,CO
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at A Caring Network HomeCare, skilled in compassionate communication and medication management. Proven ability to foster trust and emotional support, enhancing clients' quality of life. Adept at adapting care strategies to individual needs, ensuring safety and comfort while promoting independence. Committed to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
A Caring Network HomeCare
Aurora, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care plans.
- Supported medication management by organizing and reminding clients of schedules.
- Facilitated social engagement through meaningful conversations and activities.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments to promote health and well-being.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to families or supervisors promptly.
- Developed rapport with clients, fostering trust and emotional support.
- Adapted care strategies based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Caregiver
Rock at Home Senior Helper
Littleton, CO
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported medication management by organizing and reminding clients of schedules.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to families or supervisors promptly.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
Englewood, CO
01.2020 - Current
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to families or supervisors promptly.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer
Smoky Hill High School
Centennial, CO05.1992
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Basic housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's care
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- HIPAA compliance
- Client documentation
- ADL assistance
- Care plan assessment
- Physical therapy support
- Lifting and transferring
- Community activities
- Empathetic listening
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient care and companionship
Timeline
Caregiver
A Caring Network HomeCare
09.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Rock at Home Senior Helper
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Homewatch CareGiversInc
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma - Computer
Smoky Hill High School