Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Community Supports Services
Gaithersburg, MD
05.2019 - Current
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Caregiver
CSAAC
Montgomeryville, MD
04.2021 - 07.2024
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.