Lisa Spiegel

SAHM and Full Time Caregiver

Caring for My Son Who Had Spinal Muscular Atrophy

03.2001 - 02.2025

Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.