Nyarko Linda
Romeoville,IL
Summary
Accomplished Professional Caregiver from Touching Hearts Senior Care, adept in Dementia Care and providing emotional support. Enhanced patient wellness and self-esteem through innovative care plans and effective companionship, achieving significant improvements in clients' quality of life. Expert in nutrition and daily living assistance, committed to elevating patient care standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Professional Caregiver
Touching Hearts Senior Care
110 E Schiller Street Ste230
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
3 Years - Catering
National Woman's Training Institute
GhanaSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia Care
- Nutrition knowledge
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- ADL Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Care Plan Adherence
- Mobility Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Elderly Care
- Daily living assistance
- Patient Care
Timeline
Professional Caregiver
Touching Hearts Senior Care
07.2023 - Current
3 Years - Catering
National Woman's Training Institute