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Ruby Wagner

Lexington,NC

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Caregiver

Senior Helpers - High Point
High Point, North Carolina
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
  • Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.

Elderly Caregiver

Dallas Lanier
Lexington, NC
03.2021 - 08.2025
  • Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients daily.
  • Assisted with mobility and physical activities to enhance client independence.
  • Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Managed medication schedules and ensured proper administration for clients.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Supported clients with daily living tasks, including grooming and dressing.
  • Coordinated social activities to promote engagement and mental well-being.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all clients served.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
  • Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
  • Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
  • Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
  • Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
  • Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Sunrise Communities Of TN
Clarksville, TN
06.2009 - 08.2019
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
  • Developed and implemented personalized care plans for each client.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance social interactions.
  • Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and community events.
  • Maintained a safe and clean living environment for residents at the facility.
  • Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and safety procedures effectively.
  • Collaborated with families to communicate client needs and progress regularly.
  • Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
  • Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
  • Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
  • Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
  • Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
  • Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
  • Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
  • Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
  • Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
  • Attended conferences and workshops related to disability management techniques.
  • Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of special education through continuing education courses.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

Education

North Davidson High School
Welcome , NC

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Health monitoring
  • Care plan development
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emergency response
  • Client relationship management
  • Transportation coordination
  • Activity planning
  • Dietary meal preparation
  • Effective communication
  • Record keeping

Timeline

Caregiver

Senior Helpers - High Point
03.2025 - Current

Elderly Caregiver

Dallas Lanier
03.2021 - 08.2025

Caregiver, Special Needs

Sunrise Communities Of TN
06.2009 - 08.2019

North Davidson High School

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