Loretta Blair
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Amada Senior Care, skilled in elderly care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Dependable and responsible, I foster positive relationships while ensuring safety and comfort for clients, adapting care techniques to meet individual needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/CNA
Amada Senior Care
Crown Point, IN
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Ensured a safe and sanitary environment through regular cleaning and organization tasks.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
Merrillville, IN
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications as prescribed, adhering to safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces for optimal hygiene.
- Collaborated with family members to create personalized care plans.
- Documented daily activities and observations in client records accurately.
- Adapted care techniques based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
Gary, IN
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Operated delivery vehicle safely and efficiently to meet customer expectations.
- Navigated routes using GPS technology for optimal delivery efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading packages to ensure proper handling.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including addresses and times.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Education
Brownsburg High School
Brownsburg, IN05.2015
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Medical record-keeping
- ADL assistance
- End-of-life care
- Bedside care
Certification
CNA Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Caregiver/CNA
Amada Senior Care
06.2023 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
03.2021 - 06.2022
Amazon Delivery Driver
Amazon
10.2020 - 03.2021
Brownsburg High School