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Renee Rivera

Wyoming,MI
Renee Rivera

Summary

Skilled caregiver known for compassionate caregiving and effective communication. Extensive experience in administering medications, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining accurate health records. Focused on improving client quality of life through personalized care.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Compassionate and detail-oriented home health caregiver with over 36 years of experience in personal care and dementia care. Proficient in health monitoring and client documentation, consistently delivering high-quality support to enhance clients' well-being and safety.

Overview

36
years of professional experience
1
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Healthcare Associates
Grandville, Michigan

Home Health Caregiver
11.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided personal care and assistance to clients in their homes.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals and family members.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care and progress reports.
  • Monitored client health status and reported changes to supervisors.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client; changing bed linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming carpets, washing dishes, laundry.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support for walking, transferring from bed to chair.
  • Provided companionship services including reading aloud, playing games or engaging in conversation with clients.
  • Demonstrated compassion and respect for all clients while maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
  • Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
  • Actively listened to concerns expressed by family members concerning their loved one's condition or treatment plan.
  • Prepared meals according to prescribed dietary needs and monitored food intake of assigned patients.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures

Oakcrest Manor of Jenison
Jenison,, Mi

Senior clinical associate
05.1990 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Provided family members with general health education and tips for patient care.
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Assisted patients with ADL’s.
  • Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

Career Opportunities Center
Saginaw, MI

CNA from CNA Program
09.1989 - 05.1990

University Overview

Bridgeport High School
Bridgeport, MI

University Overview

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Personal care
  • Health monitoring
  • Client documentation
  • Hospice care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dementia care

Timeline

Home Health Caregiver
Healthcare Associates
11.2012 - Current
Senior clinical associate
Oakcrest Manor of Jenison
05.1990 - 02.2012
Career Opportunities Center
CNA from CNA Program
09.1989 - 05.1990
Bridgeport High School
06.1987
Renee Rivera