Nize Justice
Aurora,CO
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), skilled in dementia care and patient assessments. Recognized for enhancing clients' quality of life through effective communication and personalized care plans, fostering independence and emotional support while ensuring safety and well-being. Committed to continuous professional development and exceptional patient advocacy.
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees, Unhcr
01.2014 - 06.2024
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- 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.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University Pf The People
Claifornia12-2027
Skills
- Dementia care
- Patient assessments
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong ethics
- Patient companionship
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Time management
- Active listening
- Respectful and compassionate
- Meal preparation
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medication administration
- Medical record-keeping
- Problem-solving
- First aid and safety
- Daily living assistance
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Heavy lifting
- Documentation
- Patient care
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Care plan assessment
- Housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Incident reporting
- Compassionate communication
- Care plan management
- Relationship building
- Records maintenance
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication management
- Client documentation
- Progress documentation
- Care plan adherence
- Supportive companionship
- Patient management
- Medical office administration
- Case management
- Records management
- Indirect patient care
- Medical records management
- Social interaction
- Compassion and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Reliability and punctuality
- Nutrition
- Verbal and written communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Patient advocacy
- Quality program protocols
- Resident empowerment
- Empathetic listening
- Community activities
- Compassionate client care
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Daily living activities assistance
- Case management experience
- Medication coordination
- Patient care and companionship
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Fast learner
Certification
- Understanding Obesity Course Certtificate
- Stanford Introduction to Food and Health Course Certitifcate
- TOT
Timeline
Caregiver
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees, Unhcr
01.2014 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University Pf The People
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