Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Immediately
Desired Job Title
In Home CaregiverPersonal Assistant /Private CaregiverWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Salem, OR, USSalem, OR
Open to relocation: No
Open To Work
Manjula DeSilva
Salem,OR
Work Preference
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong experience in providing compassionate and reliable in-home support. Adaptable and dependable focused on delivering high-quality care and fostering a positive environment. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and maintaining cleanliness. Known for effective communication, empathy, and knowledge of managing daily living activities and health monitoring tasks.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Wayne and Diana Baker
Salem OR
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort such as laundry, changing linens, shopping, pet care.
- Ensured daily medications were available and provided essential medication reminders to ensure clients took prescriptions on time and in accordance with doctor''s orders.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with families to address concerns and improve care quality effectively.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
- Delivered timely transportation services for medical appointments, grocery shopping, social events, or other necessary errands.
- Collaborated closely with family members to communicate updates on client progress and address any concerns or issues that arose during care provision.
Personal Assistant /Private Caregiver
Mr. Gerry Frank
Salem, OR
02.2002 - 03.2023
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professional by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.
- Supported executive in achieving goals by proactively anticipating needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Helped client to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Assisted client with daily activities by helping with bathing, grooming, dressing and meal preparation.
- Provided assistance with medication management.
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.
- Provided daily assistance with personal care and mobility for clients, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with health guidelines.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School
Colombo, Sri LankaSkills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Transportation services
- Housekeeping tasks
- Mobility support
- Family communication
- Medication administration
- Physical therapy assistance
- Stroke recovery assistance
- Personal hygiene support
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Wayne and Diana Baker
04.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant /Private Caregiver
Mr. Gerry Frank
02.2002 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
High School