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Lorelie Heller

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Proven Elderly Caregiver from Merrill Gardens, adept in Personal Hygiene Assistance and Compassionate Caregiving, significantly enhanced residents' quality of life. Expert in fostering strong relationships, ensuring well-being, and maintaining meticulous documentation. Achieved a notable increase in client satisfaction through dedicated care and personalized support.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Merrill Gardens
03.2018 - 09.2020
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
  • Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
  • Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
  • Provided emotional support, significantly improving residents' mental health and overall happiness.
  • Resolved issues and conflicts among residents, fostering harmonious living environment.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.
  • Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.
  • Adapted activities to meet varying physical and cognitive abilities of residents, ensuring inclusive participation.
  • Conducted regular safety checks of equipment and facilities, preventing potential hazards.
  • Organized recreational activities that increased social interaction among residents.
  • Encouraged residents to engage in physical exercises, contributing to their mobility and physical well-being.
  • Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet unique needs of each resident.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals, ensuring prompt medical attention.
  • Improved elderly residents' quality of life by providing compassionate daily care and companionship.
  • Enhanced residents' day-to-day experiences by listening to their stories and providing companionship.
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
  • Documented care provided and progress made, ensuring accurate health records.
  • Enhanced communication with family members, keeping them informed about health and well-being of their loved ones.
  • Administered medications to ensure timely healthcare for each resident.
  • Implemented dietary modifications for residents with special nutritional needs, promoting better health outcomes.
  • Coordinated with external healthcare providers to arrange appointments and transportation, ensuring comprehensive care.
  • Facilitated mobility, aiding residents in moving around to promote physical health.
  • Fostered sense of community among residents, significantly enhancing their social well-being and satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • 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.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Education

N/A - N/A

Banate National High School
Sarangani Province,Philippines
1998

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Time Management
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Merrill Gardens
03.2018 - 09.2020

N/A - N/A

Banate National High School

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