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Lauren Smith

Sun City Center,FL

Summary

Compassionate and reliable caregiver with over 25 years experience. Natural nurturer with a life long passion for caring for others.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Live-In Caregiver

Gary Pekarek
Portugal And Sun City Center, FL
06.2021 - 06.2026

Assisted in home with cooking, cleaning, driving him to appointments, helping while in hospital, pet care, assisting with medication. Coordinated transportation for client to appointments, enhancing accessibility and independence. Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting care plans as needed to meet evolving health requirements. Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items. Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.

Family Caregiver

Mother
Portugal
06.2021 - 02.2026

Provided daily assistance with personal care activities, ensuring comfort and dignity. Managed medication schedules and administered prescribed treatments consistently. Developed and maintained routines to enhance emotional well-being and stability. Coordinated healthcare appointments, ensuring timely access to necessary services. Monitored health changes and reported concerns promptly to healthcare providers. Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies. Facilitated open communication between family members and healthcare providers, fostering collaborative decision-making regarding patient care.

Primary Caregiver

Linda Zuniga
Gainsville, GA
06.2012 - 06.2021

Patient has anoxic brain injury and is legally blind. I started working with her when she was in the memory care facility and stayed with her until she was able to live independently. Now she another daily caregiver. Implemented medication management protocols to ensure adherence and accuracy. Daily hygiene including but not limited to bathing, getting dressed, hair styling, make-up, brushing her teeth, shaving, manicures and pedicures. Other daily tasks included laundry, cooking, cleaning, personal shopping, setting up appointments, arranging transportation, and any other requests or needs. Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and medical teams.

Childcare / Teacher

Private Christian Academy
Gainsville, GA
06.2001 - 06.2012

Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to enhance child development and learning outcomes. Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted spiritual growth and social skills among children. Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and support family engagement initiatives. Mentored junior teachers in classroom management techniques and educational best practices.

Education

Associate of Science - General Studies

University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA

Skills

  • Dementia care
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation/distribution
  • Mobility support
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Personal care assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Transfer assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care maintenance
  • Personal care worker
  • Family member training
  • Personal oxygen delivery
  • CPR/AED

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
American SIgn Language
Elementary

Timeline

Live-In Caregiver

Gary Pekarek
06.2021 - 06.2026

Family Caregiver

Mother
06.2021 - 02.2026

Primary Caregiver

Linda Zuniga
06.2012 - 06.2021

Childcare / Teacher

Private Christian Academy
06.2001 - 06.2012

Associate of Science - General Studies

University of North Georgia
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