Maria Radu
Antelope,CA
Summary
Adept at enhancing elderly care through compassionate caregiving and proficient in dementia care, significantly improved patient well-being at Personalized Home Care. Leveraging skills in medication administration and patient companionship fostered a safe, engaging environment, contributing to a notable increase in client satisfaction and health outcomes. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments, and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Personalized Home Care
04.2013 - Current
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Documented care provided and progress made, ensuring accurate health records.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Adapted activities to meet varying physical and cognitive abilities of residents, ensuring inclusive participation.
- Facilitated mobility, aiding residents in moving around to promote physical health.
- Enhanced communication with family members, keeping them informed about health and well-being of their loved ones.
- Provided emotional support, significantly improving residents' mental health and overall happiness.
- Enhanced residents' day-to-day experiences by listening to their stories and providing companionship.
- Administered medications to ensure timely healthcare for each resident.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
- Improved elderly residents' quality of life by providing compassionate daily care and companionship.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals, ensuring prompt medical attention.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Senior Caregiver
Institute On Aging
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Ensured timely reporting of changes in patient condition to supervising nurses or physicians for immediate intervention.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Improved patient health outcomes through diligent monitoring and timely intervention.
- Facilitated social engagement among patients by organizing group activities or outings when appropriate.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless care delivery across various settings.
- Utilized effective communication skills to address any concerns or questions from clients or their family members.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices and industry trends in senior care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while remaining focused on delivering exceptional quality care.
- Supported mobility needs of patients by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other necessary errands.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA07.2010
Associate of Science - Medical Assistnat
National Career Education
Rancho Cordova, CA2008
Skills
- Dementia Care
- Patient Companionship
- Social interaction
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Meal Preparation
- Customer Service
- Housekeeping
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Care Plan Development
- Housekeeping Duties
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Institute On Aging
01.2019 - 01.2023
Elderly Caregiver
Personalized Home Care
04.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Associate of Science - Medical Assistnat
National Career Education
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