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Overview
Work History
Education
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Lutena Doss

Lutena Doss

Private Sitter
SULPHUR SPGS,TX

Summary

Dedicated Private Elderly Caregiver with extensive experience at Sitterfriends, specializing in compassionate caregiving and dementia care. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through emotional support and effective fall prevention strategies. Skilled in clear communication and personal hygiene assistance, fostering trust and safety in client relationships.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Private Elderly Caregiver

Private Client
09.2024 - Current
  • Executed light cleaning duties to ensure a tidy and pleasant living space for clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
  • Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings, accompanying them on walks, or engaging in conversation.
  • Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal results.
  • Promoted overall well-being by encouraging regular physical exercise within the abilities of each client.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures including clutter removal and installation of grab bars to ensure client safety at home.
  • Offered companionship during difficult times by providing emotional support and empathetic listening skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, observations, and care plan adjustments for enhanced continuity of care.
  • Administered first aid procedures when required while keeping calm under pressure.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for families by providing consistent communication regarding the health status of their loved ones.
  • Supported clients'' cognitive function through mental stimulation exercises such as puzzles or reminiscence therapy.
  • Developed personalized care plans for each client to meet their unique needs and preferences.
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices in private elderly caregiving to maintain consistency across team members.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing to maintain a dignified appearance for clients.
  • Supported emotional well-being by actively listening to clients'' concerns or stories while offering appropriate validation or encouragement when needed.

Private Elderly Caregiver

Sitterfriends
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Executed light cleaning duties to ensure a tidy and pleasant living space for clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
  • Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings, accompanying them on walks, or engaging in conversation.
  • Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal results.
  • Promoted overall well-being by encouraging regular physical exercise within the abilities of each client.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures including clutter removal and installation of grab bars to ensure client safety at home.
  • Offered companionship during difficult times by providing emotional support and empathetic listening skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, observations, and care plan adjustments for enhanced continuity of care.
  • Administered first aid procedures when required while keeping calm under pressure.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for families by providing consistent communication regarding the health status of their loved ones.
  • Supported clients'' cognitive function through mental stimulation exercises such as puzzles or reminiscence therapy.
  • Developed personalized care plans for each client to meet their unique needs and preferences.
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices in private elderly caregiving to maintain consistency across team members.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing to maintain a dignified appearance for clients.
  • Supported emotional well-being by actively listening to clients'' concerns or stories while offering appropriate validation or encouragement when needed.

Education

Mt.Pleasant High School , Mt. Pleasant,Texas

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Social interaction
  • Emotional support
  • Fall prevention
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Clear communication

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Private Elderly Caregiver - Private Client
09.2024 - Current
Private Elderly Caregiver - Sitterfriends
01.2024 - 08.2024
Mt.Pleasant High School - ,

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