MARILYN NELSON
Detroit,MI
Summary
My Name is Marilyn Nelson I'm 33 years old I been a Caregiver since 2016 and I love it I love everything about being a Caregiver elderly residents make my day residents and my children they the ones that keep me going they keep me motivated.........
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Addington Place Of Northville
Northville, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- I change pull-ups and briefs.
- I do laundry and wash their clothes.
- I change there linen on there beds.
- I set dining area and mop and sweep floors
- I take residents to the bathroom through the night.
- I get 2 residents up in the morning and brush there teeth, hair, wash their faces and get them dressed.
Caregiver
Manoogian Manor Assisted Living
Livonia, MI
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for residents by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Caregiver
Plymouth Inn Assisted Living
Plymouth , MI
02.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Caregiver
Synergy Home Care, Home Health Care
Livonia, MI
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Caregiver
Angel Gardens Assisted Living
Livonia, MI
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Lead Caregiver / Med Tech
Sunrise Senior Assisted Living
Bloomfield Hills, MI
02.2015 - 07.2018
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- 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.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Childcare Provider
Child Development And Care
Detroit, MI
01.2012 - 08.2014
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
Education
GED -
Crosman High School
Detroit, MI07.2008
Skills
- Hoyer Lifts
- Colostomy Bags
- Catheters
- Hospice
- Memory Loss
- Dementia Care
- Gait Belts
- Transfers
- Medication
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Caregiver
Addington Place Of Northville
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Manoogian Manor Assisted Living
10.2023 - 02.2024
Caregiver
Plymouth Inn Assisted Living
02.2021 - 09.2023
Caregiver
Synergy Home Care, Home Health Care
06.2020 - 01.2021
Caregiver
Angel Gardens Assisted Living
12.2018 - 04.2020
Lead Caregiver / Med Tech
Sunrise Senior Assisted Living
02.2015 - 07.2018
Childcare Provider
Child Development And Care
01.2012 - 08.2014
GED -
Crosman High School