Melva Rideaux
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Vee Sitting Services
Lafayette, LA
09.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Caregiver
Helping Hands
Lafayette, LA
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Caregiver
None Of The Above
Lafayette, LA
03.2002 - 05.2021
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Education
None - None
Franklin Senior High School
Franklin, LASkills
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Case management
- Medication administration
- First aid and safety
- Basic housekeeping
- Mobility assistance
- CPR Certified
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Caregiver
Vee Sitting Services
09.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Helping Hands
03.2023 - 09.2024
Caregiver
None Of The Above
03.2002 - 05.2021
None - None
Franklin Senior High School