Lydia Spencer
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver with proven expertise in elderly care and housekeeping, demonstrated during tenure at FirstLight Homecare. Excelled in providing emotional support and daily living assistance, enhancing client quality of life. Skilled in multitasking and organization, ensuring timely medication reminders and transportation. Achieved a 95% client satisfaction rate through compassionate care and efficient problem-solving. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Caretaker
FirstLight Homecare
03.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Caregiver
Private Hire Care.com
02.2022 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Uncc
Charlotte, NC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Audeo Charter School
San Diego, CA06.2008
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
Timeline
Caregiver/Caretaker
FirstLight Homecare
03.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Private Hire Care.com
02.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Uncc
High School Diploma -
Audeo Charter School