Caregiver
Help at Home Senior Care
New Orleans, LA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- 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.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
