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Leslie Gautreaux

Leslie Gautreaux

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Professional caregiver with solid background in providing personalized care and support. Skilled in managing daily living activities, medication administration, and creating safe and comfortable environment. Known for strong collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to evolving needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes with empathy and patience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Care-Giver (In-Home)

Jack & Mary Winn
05.2019 - 06.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
  • Coordinated medical appointments for efficient scheduling and minimized conflicts or overlaps in care provision.
  • Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and goals.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Education

Vermilion High School , Abbeville, LA

Timeline

Private Care-Giver (In-Home) - Jack & Mary Winn
05.2019 - 06.2024
Vermilion High School - ,

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