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Rilla Steele

Rilla Steele

Culpeper,Virginia

Summary

Dedicated Private Elderly Caregiver with a proven track record at Different Clients, enhancing clients' quality of life through compassionate caregiving and effective medication management. Skilled in fostering social interaction and emotional companionship, I excel in problem-solving and maintaining detailed care records, ensuring optimal health outcomes and client satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Elderly Caregiver

Different Clients
06.2007 - Current


  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
  • Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Delivered nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs while respecting client preferences.
  • Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings, accompanying them on walks, or engaging in conversation.
  • Managed medications according to physician orders, ensuring proper administration and adherence to schedules.
  • Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal results.
  • Provided mobility support through transfers, ambulation assistance, and the use of adaptive equipment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures including clutter removal and installation of grab bars to ensure client safety at home.
  • Offered companionship during difficult times by providing emotional support and empathetic listening skills.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, observations, and care plan adjustments for enhanced continuity of care.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for families by providing consistent communication regarding the health status of their loved ones.
  • Handled financial matters on behalf of clients when necessary including bill payment or budgeting assistance with fiscal responsibility in mind.

Education

General Deploma - General Studies

Culpeper High School
Culpeper, VA
06.1986

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Social interaction
  • Emotional companionship
  • Medication assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Attentive to people
  • Organizational skills

Additional Information

Outside of caregiving I worked at Super suds in Culpeper. I was a laundry attendant / answered phones , made deposits opened and closed the office. I have experience in customer service.

Timeline

Private Elderly Caregiver

Different Clients
06.2007 - Current

General Deploma - General Studies

Culpeper High School