Patricia Lyn
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with 19 years of compassionate service, specializing in providing exceptional care to individuals with diverse needs. I have a proven track record of fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, coupled with strong communication and interpersonal skills. As a caregiver, I am committed to enhancing the quality of life for those under my care through empathy, patience, and comprehensive expertise in healthcare.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Michael Haber
The Bronx, NY
02.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- 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.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Caregiver
Royal Health Care Services
Queens, NY
09.2008 - 07.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- 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 with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norman Manley High School
Jamaica West Indies06-1979
Skills
- Emotional support
- Grooming support
- Toileting support
- Light exercise encouragement
- Personal care assistance
- Dementia care
- Patience and understanding
- Active listening
- Meal preparation
- Stress management
- First aid and CPR
- Physical assistance
- Hygiene assistance
- Transportation services
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- Care Plan Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Daily Living Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- First Aid and Safety
- Physical Therapy
- Condition Monitoring
- Emergency Response
Accomplishments
- Fostered a safe and secure environment, resulting in 100% incident-free care for patients (for both husband and wife) with cognitive impairments or dementia.
- Assisted in the successful recovery and rehabilitation of a post-surgical patient with heart problem, ensuring their adherence to recovery plans and achieving desired outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergencies and accidents, with an average response time of less than 3 minutes, ensuring immediate medical attention as needed.
- Completed 157680 hours (18 Years) of caregiving service, providing consistent and reliable care to individuals with diverse medical conditions and needs.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- HHA - Home Health Aid
- PCA - Parent Care Assistant
- Fire Inspection Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
Michael Haber
02.2020 - 11.2023
Caregiver
Royal Health Care Services
09.2008 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Norman Manley High School
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