Lolita Meacham
Chicago il,United States
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Bethshan Association, skilled in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance client independence and well-being through emotional support and tailored care strategies. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while fostering trust and rapport with clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Person
Bethshan Association
12927 S. Monitor Ave. Palos Heights IL 60463
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Personal Support Worker
Ada S. McKinley Community Service
06.2021 - 05.2022
- 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.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Home Health Caregiver
DOORS
07.2013 - 08.2020
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Richard Daley College
7500 South Pulaski12.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- Dementia Knowledge
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Medication Administration
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Direct Support Person
Bethshan Association
05.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Ada S. McKinley Community Service
06.2021 - 05.2022
Home Health Caregiver
DOORS
07.2013 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts - Social Work
Richard Daley College