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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Lavina Ross

Taylor,MI

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at American Angels Homecare, skilled in medication administration and patient companionship. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and relationship building. Dependable and responsible, I excel in providing personalized care that promotes independence and safety, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

American Angels Homecare
02.2019 - Current
  • Provided compassionate assistance with daily living activities, enhancing client comfort and well-being.
  • Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring adherence to care plans.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through effective communication and empathy.
  • Assisted clients with mobility challenges, promoting independence and safety in their environment.
  • Documented daily care activities and observations accurately for healthcare professionals' review.
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Caregiver

Cascades Senior Living
03.2014 - 01.2019
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Server

River Rock Bar & Grill
03.2005 - 11.2007
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation and improve service efficiency.
  • Trained new servers on restaurant protocols, enhancing team performance and service quality.
  • Managed cash register operations, ensuring accurate transactions and efficient payment processing.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism, fostering positive dining experiences.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Education

GED -

Bullock Creek High School , Midland, MI
06.1994

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Daily living assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient companionship
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Direct patient care
  • Special needs care
  • Medication administration
  • Behavior redirection
  • Incident reporting
  • End-of-life care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Progress documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Active listening
  • Bedside care

Certification

Adult/Infant/Child CPR &First Aid certified

Timeline

Caregiver - American Angels Homecare
02.2019 - Current
Caregiver - Cascades Senior Living
03.2014 - 01.2019
Server - River Rock Bar & Grill
03.2005 - 11.2007
Bullock Creek High School - GED,

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