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Latisha Montgomery

Latisha Montgomery

Chicago

Summary

Dedicated Elderly Caregiver with a proven track record at AccentCare, enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate caregiving and efficient meal preparation. Excelled in building relationships and managing care plans, significantly improving client wellness and independence. Skilled in documentation and emotional support, consistently achieving positive outcomes in patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

AccentCare
05.2024 - Current
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.

Caregiver

Addus Home Health Care
09.2016 - 05.2024
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Education

High School Diploma - Social Studies Education

Jean Baptiste Dusable H.S
Chicago, IL
06.1995

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Relationship building
  • Dementia care
  • Activities of daily living
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Alzheimer's support
  • Incontinence care
  • Care plan management
  • Medication management
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Daily living assistance
  • Bathing assistance

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

AccentCare
05.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Addus Home Health Care
09.2016 - 05.2024

High School Diploma - Social Studies Education

Jean Baptiste Dusable H.S
Latisha Montgomery