Adult Caregiver
Silvercrest Assisted Living
Houston, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
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- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- 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.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.