Roxanne Landgraff
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS County of Ventura, enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized care plans and effective medication management. Skilled in fostering relationships and promoting emotional well-being, I excel in providing safe transportation and engaging activities, ensuring clients maintain independence and dignity in daily living.
I am looking to enhance my life by enhancing others.
I am looking to support the Senior community with activities and lots of smiles and laughter
I hope to assist in assisting residents and supporting them build healthy relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Self
Simi Valley, CA
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Delivered compassionate support to elderly clients in daily living activities.
- Facilitated personal hygiene grooming and dressing assistance for clients.
- Oversaw medication schedules to guarantee adherence and safety standards.
- Designed and implemented engaging recreational activities to promote client well-being.
- Facilitated effective communication with family members to provide timely client care updates.
- Provided compassionate companionship and emotional support to elderly patients.
- Performed household cleaning tasks to maintain organized living spaces. Completed errands to support daily household operations. Managed laundry duties and conducted weekly grocery shopping to replenish supplies.
- Facilitated personal hygiene tasks including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting with meticulous attention to detail.
- Facilitated emotional support for seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing overall mental well-being.
- Delivered safe mobility support ensuring patient movement across personal and public spaces.
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS County of Ventura
Simi Valley, CA
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided compassionate support to elderly clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing needs.
- Monitored medication schedules to ensure compliance and safety.
- Developed engaging recreational activities to enhance client well-being.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
Live In Caregiver
Self
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided compassionate care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored health conditions, administering medication and tracking vital signs as needed.
- Implemented strategies to enhance patient comfort and emotional well-being through companionship.
- Fostered a supportive environment, encouraging social interaction and engagement in community activities.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrivals and adherence to schedules.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
- Implemented strategies for fall prevention in the home environment to minimize injury risk for elderly or disabled clients.
- Managed challenging behaviors or special needs effectively using patience, understanding, and behavioral interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
- Provided emotional support for both clients and their families during difficult times or transitions in care arrangements.
- Facilitated open communication between client families and healthcare providers regarding updates on client progress or changes in care.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their concerns and adjusting care routines accordingly.
Live in Caregiver
Self
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions, ensuring compliance with care plans.
- Developed personalized activity plans to enhance clients' physical and emotional well-being.
- Trained and mentored new caregivers on best practices in personal care and client interaction.
- Identified potential hazards within the home environment, making necessary adjustments to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Ensured safety and well-being of clients through rigorous health monitoring and medication administration.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by fostering a sense of companionship and socialization for the client.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
Education
No Degree - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CACertificate of Technical Studies - EKG
Simi Valley Careers And Institutions
Simi Valley, CA01-2019
Skills
Personal hygiene assistance
Documentation and reporting
Meal preparation
Compassionate caregiving
Relationship building
Time management
Clear communication
Basic housekeeping
First aid and safety
Activities of daily living
Patient care
Social interaction
Patient companionship
Safe patient transportation
Alzheimer's support
Incontinence care
Transportation services
Medication management
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Self
01.2021 - 11.2023
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS County of Ventura
05.2018 - 12.2019
Live In Caregiver
Self
08.2016 - 05.2018
Live in Caregiver
Self
06.2014 - 04.2016
No Degree - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks
Santa Barbara City College
Certificate of Technical Studies - EKG
Simi Valley Careers And Institutions