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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
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 Pulaski
12.2015

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

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