Lori Kramer

• Assisted residents at Renaissance Assisted Living with bathing, dressing, and grooming routines.
• Assisted residents in developing meal plans and special orders aligned with their dietary goals.
• Acquired skills for cooking meals for over 80 residents in a communal setting.

-I'm the open cook for breakfast and lunch, breakfast is made to order.

Monitored resident comfort and promptly reported changes to nursing staff.

Supported mobility using walkers, wheelchairs, and safe transfer techniques.

Assisted with wound care and monitored vital signs to support resident health.

Went above and beyond job duties to enhance resident productivity and well-being.

Managed operations during staff shortages, ensuring continuity of care and support.

I would do the ordering of food and supplies, and the work schedule. While I was still doing my regular job duties.

• Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and daily personal hygiene tasks.
• Helped clients with mobility, transfers, and safe walking support.
• Provided companionship and emotional support during care visits to promote client well-being and establish trust.

Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.

Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.

Reminded clients about medications and scheduled daily routines.

• Monitored client comfort and reported changes to Opportunities Inc. care supervisors.
• Recorded details of personal care services to maintain comprehensive client care logs. and shift notes for Opportunities Inc records.
• Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services.
• Administered medication under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
• Supported meal preparation and feeding during home and community visits.
• Managed meal planning and shopping, tracking purchases and expenses for budgeting.
• Prepared living spaces by making beds to ensure a tidy environment for clients., swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
• Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
• Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
• Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
• Coordinated care needs with families and support staff to enhance communication and continuity of care.
• Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
• Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
• Led resident outings at Day Services to promote community involvement and recreation. Or if we stayed in we would do indoor activities at the resource center.
• Ensured financial stability for three residents by updating IPPs and overseeing budgets.
• Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.