Marites Rader
Sanford,NC
Summary
Dedicated caregiver excelling in compassionate support and personalized care plans. Known for reliability and effective communication to enhance client well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
AEGIS
Southern Pines, NC
07.2018 - Current
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Caregiver
AEGIS (2018 till present)/ AOS (2025)
Southern Pines, North Carolina
07.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote health standards.
- Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring correct dosages and schedules.
- Documented client progress and activities in care logs accurately.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and company policies effectively.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- 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.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture Technology(Architech Engineering)
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NCSkills
- patient care
- personal hygiene assistance
- medication administration
- vital sign monitoring
- care plan development
- patient assessments
- chronic disease management
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Autism support
- end-of-life care
- supportive companionship
- emotional support provision
- community activities
- safety compliance
- PPE usage
- COVID-19 safety policies
- care plan assessment
- care plan management
- care plan adherence
- medication management
- medication coordination
- direct patient care
- patient mobility assistance
- mobility assistance
- Hoyer lift operation
- physical therapy support
- reporting and documentation
- medical record-keeping
- records management
- records maintenance
- progress documentation
- client relationship management
- relationship building
- patient advocacy
- case management experience
- documentation
- time management
- critical thinking
- problem-solving
- conflict resolution
- team collaboration
- active listening
- compassionate client care
- cultural sensitivity
- strong ethics
- dependable and responsible
- flexible schedule
- flexible availability
- adaptability and flexibility
- safety awareness
- stress management
- basic cleaning
- housekeeping tasks
- housekeeping
- daily living activities assistance
- ADL assistance
- behavioral management
- behavior redirection
- medical records management
- nutrition
- at-home care instruction
- Compassionate client care
- Flexible availability
- Cultural sensitivity
- Strong ethics
- ADL assistance
- Disability support
- Daily living activities assistance
Timeline
Caregiver
AEGIS
07.2018 - Current
Caregiver
AEGIS (2018 till present)/ AOS (2025)
07.2016 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture Technology(Architech Engineering)
Sandhills Community College