Millicent Ogode
St Paul,Minnesota
Summary
Skilled caregiver with extensive experience in providing direct support to individuals with diverse needs. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible care. Proficient in personal care, medication management, and developing individualized care plans. Known for empathy, patience, and effective communication.
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Blain Home Healthcare LLC
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
- Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
- Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and implementing individualized care plans.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
- Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
- Facilitated clients'' participation in recreational activities and community events to promote social engagement and inclusion.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for challenging behaviors or situations in accordance with established guidelines while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Caregiver
Sunshine Home Care
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Provide personalized care for elderly clients, including assistance with grooming, bathing, and dressing
- Manage medication schedules, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments
- Offer emotional support and companionship to improve patients' mental well-being
- Assist with mobility, transportation to medical appointments, and physical therapy exercises
- Maintain detailed records of patients' care and report any health changes to family or healthcare providers
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
Caregiver
Horizon Senior Care Services
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Supported elderly and disabled clients with daily living activities such as hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping
- Administered medications and tracked health conditions, communicating any concerns to medical professionals
- Provided companionship and helped clients maintain independence through mobility assistance and physical activities
- Organized transportation and accompanied clients to medical appointments
Caregiver
Agalupe Group Home
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Assisted residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and feeding
- Monitored residents' health, maintained medical records, and ensured adherence to medication regimens
- Developed strong relationships with clients and their families to provide tailored care plans
- Created a safe, supportive living environment and managed daily routines, including meal preparation and light housekeeping
Education
High School Diploma -
Sinaga Girls High School
Kenya 12-1987
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication management
- Healthcare monitoring
- Companionship
- Emotional support
- Mobility assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Meal preparation
- Household management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Blain Home Healthcare LLC
08.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Sunshine Home Care
01.2021 - 08.2024
Caregiver
Horizon Senior Care Services
08.2019 - 12.2020
Caregiver
Agalupe Group Home
03.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Sinaga Girls High School
Similar Profiles
Holly PostertHolly Postert
Regulatory Compliance Specialist at Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLCRegulatory Compliance Specialist at Pediatric Home Healthcare, LLC
Hamdi AliHamdi Ali
Director of Nursing at Horizon Home Healthcare LLCDirector of Nursing at Horizon Home Healthcare LLC
Marjorie Nelson Nouverice De MartinezMarjorie Nelson Nouverice De Martinez
Home-health-aide at All At Home Healthcare LLCHome-health-aide at All At Home Healthcare LLC