Compassionate Certified Caregiver with extensive experience at Royal Oaks Retirement Community, skilled in patient care and mobility assistance. Recognized for improving patient comfort and independence while maintaining safety and dignity. Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to ethical standards ensure high-quality care and support for clients and their families.
Hi, I’m
Melinda Bittner
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Royal Oaks Retirement Community Care Center
Certified Caregiver
02.2023 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions, observations, and interventions in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Conducted safety checks on a regular basis, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and caregivers.
- Recognized early warning signs of potential health issues and took appropriate action to address concerns.
- Provided end-of-life care with dignity and compassion while maintaining open communication channels with family members throughout the process.
Goldenheart Senior Care
Caregiver
03.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Adultcare Assistance Homecare
Caregiver
06.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Education
SAVE 2Anchorage, AK
from Basic
1986
University Overview
Skills
- Patient care
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Mobility assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong ethics
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- End-of-life care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
Timeline
Certified Caregiver
Royal Oaks Retirement Community Care Center
02.2023 - 01.2025
Caregiver
Goldenheart Senior Care
03.2021 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Adultcare Assistance Homecare
06.2017 - 03.2020
SAVE 2
from Basic
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