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Rickie Justus

Dover,NJ

Summary

Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver

Sheila McGhee
Lake Toxaway, NC
10.2019 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with daily personal care and hygiene tasks for clients.
  • Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration of prescriptions.
  • Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Documented client progress and communicated needs to family members effectively.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support during daily activities.
  • Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
  • Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene needs including toileting and incontinence care.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to family members who were ill or disabled.
  • Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose during caregiving sessions.
  • Monitored vital signs of patient when necessary and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
  • Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
  • Kept detailed records of services rendered and progress made by patients over time.
  • Provided respite care so primary caregivers could take breaks from their duties.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.

Family Caregiver

Martha Jones
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
11.2017 - 07.2019
  • Provided companionship and emotional support during daily activities.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to family members who were ill or disabled.
  • Responded quickly to any emergency situations that arose during caregiving sessions.
  • Maintained a safe environment for the elderly by removing tripping hazards from living areas.
  • Provided respite care so primary caregivers could take breaks from their duties.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Privte Duty Senior Caregiver

Kyle Cosper
Cullowhee, North Carolina
03.2009 - 10.2009
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Monitored client health status by recognizing changes in physical or mental condition and reporting them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding client's health condition and progress towards goals set out in the care plan.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
  • Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.

Education

GED -

Southwestern Community College
Cullowhee, NC
07-2008

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient observation
  • Mobility support
  • Problem solving
  • Empathetic listening
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Respite care
  • Palliative care
  • Time management
  • Social interaction
  • Fall prevention
  • Dementia care
  • Emotional support
  • Incontinence care
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Chronic illness management
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Compassionate client care
  • Patient care
  • Active listening
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Home safety assessment
  • Safety awareness
  • Community activities
  • Housekeeping tasks

Affiliations

  • I am very active in the local NA groups
  • I am dedicated to improving my own life and helping others to do the same
  • I am actively working on my mental health through continued care
  • I am developing healthy relationships and ready to continue life in a positive direction

Goals

  • I want to start a career, not just a job
  • I want to help others through struggles and hardships
  • I want to use my story to give other people in similar situation hope for a brighter tomorrow
  • By helping other I will help myself grow into a successful, fulfilling career and lifestyle

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Family Caregiver

Sheila McGhee
10.2019 - 07.2023

Family Caregiver

Martha Jones
11.2017 - 07.2019

Privte Duty Senior Caregiver

Kyle Cosper
03.2009 - 10.2009

GED -

Southwestern Community College

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