Marcelina Boulware
Las Vegas,NV
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
Stockton, California
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Caregiver
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
Stockton, California
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Meal planning
- Client transportation
- Record keeping
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Respite care planning
- Analytical thinking
- Basic housekeeping
- Supportive companionship
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliability and punctuality
- Proper phone etiquette
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Physical strength
- Critical thinking
- Supportive personality
- Errands
- Housekeeping tasks
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving abilities
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Care plan assessment
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Chauffeuring
- Fall prevention techniques
- Household cleaning
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Self-care training
- Coordination skills
- Housekeeping
- Personal care worker (PCW)
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS
08.2024 - 11.2024
Caregiver
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
12.2023 - 07.2024