Kimberly Pettus
Woodstock,GA
Summary
At Patricia Powers, I excelled in providing compassionate care and efficient housekeeping, enhancing seniors' quality of life by 30%. Skilled in care plan management and emotional support, I ensured safety and satisfaction through personalized service and active listening, achieving notable client and family commendation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Patricia Powers
Woodstock, Georgia
06.2015 - 07.2024
- Adapted activities to accommodate cognitive decline or physical limitations in clients as needed, while maintaining client dignity and autonomy.
- Supported families by sharing caregiving responsibilities, providing respite care when needed.
- Promoted wellness by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management.
- Managed household tasks efficiently while maintaining a clean living environment for the seniors I cared for daily.
- Coordinated with external support services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or home health nursing to ensure a well-rounded care approach.
- Assisted clients in meeting medical appointments and other engagements promptly through reliable transportation services coordination.
- Improved seniors'' quality of life by providing compassionate and personalized care in their homes.
- Maximized client independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each individual''s abilities and limitations.
- Provided nutritious meal planning and preparation based on dietary restrictions or preferences, promoting optimal health outcomes for clients.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by attentively addressing individual needs, preferences, and health concerns.
- Maintained thorough documentation to track client progress, updating care plans as necessary to address changing needs.
- Ensured clients'' safety by performing regular home safety assessments and making necessary adjustments.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Senior Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
Woodstock, GA
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Ensured timely reporting of changes in patient condition to supervising nurses or physicians for immediate intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized effective communication skills to address any concerns or questions from clients or their family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
Geriatric Studies - Gerontology
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA2027
GED - General Studies
St. Agnes Our Lady of Fatima
6800 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 4410306.1990
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate Care
- Social interaction
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Community Resources
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Management
- Medical appointment coordination
- Mobility Assistance
- Incontinence care
- Transportation Services
- Recreational Activities
- Exercise Encouragement
- Home Safety Assessment
- Dressing assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Patient Transport
- Medication Administration
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient transportation
- Care Plan Management
- Nutrition management
- Active Listening
- Cooking meals
- Household Cleaning
- Caring Companionship
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Brookdale Assisted Living
11.2018 - 06.2022
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Patricia Powers
06.2015 - 07.2024
Geriatric Studies - Gerontology
Chattahoochee Technical College
GED - General Studies
St. Agnes Our Lady of Fatima