Lori Stidham
Summary
Dynamic caregiver with extensive experience in special needs and elderly care, notably with IHSS Public Authority. Excelled in patient care, promoting independence through tailored activities and compassionate support. Demonstrated exceptional time management and problem-solving skills, enhancing clients' quality of life. Achieved notable improvements in clients' daily living abilities, underscoring a commitment to respectful, compassionate care.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
07.2019 - Current
- Assist special needs clients with activities, daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assist clients with all aspects of personal hygiene, including, but not limited to, teeth brushing, shaving, showering, nail care, hair car, and dressing appropriately.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition
- Developed engaging recreational activities to tailor individuals interest and abilities in there vocabulary and understanding signs in the community.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on client's conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, food shopping, church, dances, movies & amusement parks, etc.
- Communicating with day program coordinators. drivers, and group leaders.
Caregiver
Self-employed
03.2014 - Current
- Assist disabled and elderly clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitor and document vital signs and overall health.
- Manage and dispersed clients medication per doctors orders.
- Help clients with bladder, bowel, wound care, catheter, tube feeding, oxygen treatments and memory care.
- Implement rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by p/t.
- Assist client with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene, etc.
- Prepare menu, food shop, and prepare healthy meals that meets the client's specific dietary needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Para Educator
Santa Clara County Office of Education
05.2010 - 01.2015
- Work with students with mild to severe handicap disabilities and medically fragile students and there needs.
- To ensure students safety in the classroom and out in the community.
- Provided life skills, health care, hygiene, meal prep, and safely awareness.
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction in various subjects.
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Blossom Hill Road, San Jose CA01-1977
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly and patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Special needs care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Hoyer lift
- Wheelchair transfers
- Tube feeding
- Condom catheter
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Safety awareness
- Nutrition
Languages
English
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
07.2019 - Current
Caregiver
Self-employed
03.2014 - Current
Para Educator
Santa Clara County Office of Education
05.2010 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
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