Loretta Stringfellow
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with extensive experience at Oak Shadows Retirement Ctr and in freelancing roles, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Demonstrated ability to enhance client wellness through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in daily living assistance and adept at building meaningful client relationships. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate through personalized care plans and empathy.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Oak Shadows Retirement Ctr
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Caregiver
Freelancing
11.2007 - 01.2023
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
Education
Diploma - Basics, All Required
Ross Sterling Sr
Houston, TX05.1979
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Transportation services
- Physical therapy support
- Chronic illness management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Social interaction
- Cultural sensitivity
- At-home care instruction
- Dining room support
- Empathetic listening
- State regulations
- Daily living activities assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Fast learner
- Patient mobility assistance
- Attentive to people
- Clear communication
Timeline
Caregiver
Freelancing
11.2007 - 01.2023
Caregiver
Oak Shadows Retirement Ctr
Diploma - Basics, All Required
Ross Sterling Sr
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