Maureen Sikelo
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Compassionate CNA with a strong work ethic and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance to provide optimal support and comfort. Highly skilled in communication, empathy, and time management for positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Crystal Home Care
Schaumburg, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- 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.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Caregiver
Senior Lifestyle Solutions
Crystal Lake, IL
12.2020 - 06.2024
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Preparation of meals and light house keeping
- ADLS , Companionship
- 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.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Hospice Caregiver
Senior Lifestyle Solutions
Crystal Lake, IL
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Provided companionship, emotional support, and comfort to patients and families.
- Educated patient's family members on end-of-life care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in condition to supervisor.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, vacuuming carpets, cleaning bathrooms., as needed by the patient or family member.
- Recognized signs of distress in patients and acted appropriately according to protocol.
- Promoted a positive environment that was conducive to healing and recovery.
- Supported families through the transition process following the death of a loved one.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Luanshya Girls High Sch
Zambia 11-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
MIZPAH Center For Allied Health Education
Illinois City, ILSome College (No Degree) - Sales & Marketing
Zamac
Zambia Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Incident Reporting
- Behavioral Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- ADL Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Client documentation
- PPE Usage
Certification
- CNA
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Movies
- Traveling
- Making friends
- Sports (Swimming)
- cooking
Voluntary Service Organizations / Social
- Member of the Lions club
Timeline
Caregiver
Crystal Home Care
07.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Senior Lifestyle Solutions
12.2020 - 06.2024
Hospice Caregiver
Senior Lifestyle Solutions
12.2020 - 02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
MIZPAH Center For Allied Health Education
- CNA
High School Diploma -
Luanshya Girls High Sch
Some College (No Degree) - Sales & Marketing
Zamac
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