Mary Peterson
Elgin,IL
Summary
Accomplished caregiver with proven expertise in Care Plan Management and exceptional Social interaction skills, honed at Visiting Angels and in a private home setting. Excelled in enhancing clinical quality standards and patient satisfaction through meticulous progress documentation and personalized care strategies. Demonstrated ability to improve patient well-being and autonomy. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Visiting Angels
03.2022 - Current
- Remind patients to take medications and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Completed entries in care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
Parental Caregiver
Home of Parent
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Education
No Degree - Medical Administrative Assistant
Career Step
California08.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL05.2011
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Progress Documentation
- First aid and safety
- Dementia Care
- Social interaction
- Behavior redirection
- Mobility support
- Meal Planning
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Visiting Angels
03.2022 - Current
Parental Caregiver
Home of Parent
01.2012 - 04.2015
No Degree - Medical Administrative Assistant
Career Step
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood
Elgin Community College