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Lorie Wierson

South Beloit,IL

Summary

Compassionate Private Caregiver with extensive experience, skilled in patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client wellbeing through effective communication and meticulous housekeeping. Adept at managing medications and monitoring vital signs, ensuring safety and comfort for clients while promoting independence and dignity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Jan Kesler
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Private Caregiver

Sissy Martin
01.2021 - 05.2025
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
  • Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
  • Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Improved patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Cashier

Dollar General Store
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Private Caregiver

Minnie Johnson
01.2014 - 03.2019
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Implemented strategies to manage challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining client dignity and respect.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School
Rockford, IL

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Patient care
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Emotional support

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Jan Kesler
01.2024 - Current

Private Caregiver

Sissy Martin
01.2021 - 05.2025

Cashier

Dollar General Store
02.2019 - 11.2021

Private Caregiver

Minnie Johnson
01.2014 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School

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