Leeza Edge
Albany,GA
Summary
Accomplished Care Giver with a proven track record at Golden South Assisted Living, enhancing patient quality of life through expert meal preparation and compassionate social interaction. Skilled in medication administration and CPR, consistently ensuring patient safety and wellbeing. Mentored junior staff, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and patient dignity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Giver
Rescare/Always Caring
07.2018 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized clientele environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
Care Giver
Golden South Assisted Living
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and administering medication.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Home Health Aide
Justice Healthcare Group
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls.
- Assisted with physical, and occupational therapy sessions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for client.
Anchor Home Health Aide
Anchor Home Health
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Recorded progress of clients health
- Care of children who have sick or disabled parents and disabled adults
- Attained household supplies, groceries, or general errands
- Entertainment and conversed with patients and families
- Purchased, prepared, fed and cleaned for the clients meal time
- Provided emotional support for both client and family members
- Accountable for clients proper dietary needs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berea Alzheimer’s Care Center
07.1998 - 12.2003
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Restrained violent, potentially dangerous or suicidal patients by verbal communication, or physically as needed
- Encouraged and participated with client to engage in social, or other therapeutic activities that enhanced interpersonal skills, and development of social interactions
Education
Psychology/Medical Assistant
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma, OHSkills
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Bathing Assistance
- Social interaction
- CPR
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for pediatric intensive care unit at (University hospital) and (Cleveland Clinic Hospital).
Timeline
Personal Care Giver
Rescare/Always Caring
07.2018 - Current
Care Giver
Golden South Assisted Living
11.2017 - 06.2019
Home Health Aide
Justice Healthcare Group
07.2017 - 11.2017
Anchor Home Health Aide
Anchor Home Health
07.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berea Alzheimer’s Care Center
07.1998 - 12.2003
Psychology/Medical Assistant
Cuyahoga Community College