Sadequa Thompson
Ruston,LA
Summary
Seasoned In-Home Caregiver from Hearts Desire Creations, adept in personalized client care and emotional support, ensuring 95% client satisfaction. Skilled in medication administration and compassionate caregiving, fostering strong family communications and enhancing client well-being. Demonstrates a profound ability to connect with clients, elevating their quality of life through dedicated assistance and safety measures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
Hearts Desire Creations
Ruston, LA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or recreational activities.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Organized client medications for timely administration.
- Observed physical and mental condition of clients and reported any changes to supervisor.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients through conversation or participation in activities.
- Accompanied clients on errands or outings for shopping or leisure activities.
- Provided emotional support by listening attentively to concerns expressed by clients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided and other relevant information.
- Developed relationships with family members and caregivers of clients.
- Adhered to safety standards while providing care in the home setting.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to caregiving duties.
- Respected client privacy rights at all times when providing services.
- Followed agency policies and procedures when delivering care.
- Ensured that all equipment used is properly functioning before use.
- Maintained a clean work environment throughout shift.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Trained new caregivers in client needs and caregiving standards.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Planned nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
CNA
Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation
Ruston, LA
06.2014 - 07.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Ruston, LA
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads and pizzas.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks, smoothies and milkshakes according to company standards.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to seating guests.
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Assisted management team with inventory counts of food products and beverage supplies.
- Monitored quality of food served to ensure it met company standards for presentation and temperature.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges.
- Maintained organized storage areas for food products, beverages and restaurant supplies.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Informed customers about daily specials in an engaging manner.
- Checked expiration dates on all products before serving them to customers.
- Answered phone calls promptly to provide accurate information about menu items or prices.
- Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups, and bags.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Stocked shelves and cases with new or transferred items.
- Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
- Presented orders to guests within anticipated service times.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.
- Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
- Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
- Answered questions regarding ingredients and preparation techniques to educate customers before placing orders.
- Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
- Brewed and served coffee and tea with preferred add-ins.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
- Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ruston High School
Ruston, LA05-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Care Technician
Louisiana Delta Community College
RustonSome College (No Degree) - Nursing/Patient Care Technician
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Minden, LACertified Clinical Medical Assistant
Stepful
New YorkSkills
- Emotional companionship
- Client safety and first aid
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
- Personalized care
- Client documentation
- Grocery shopping
- Patient assistance
- Emotional support
- Meal planning
- Range of motion exercises
- Transfer assistance
- Adaptive equipment use
- Fall prevention
- Client confidentiality
- Patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Compassionate caregiving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Meal preparation
- Cooking
- Autism support
- Behavior redirection
- Mobility support
- Medication administration
- Laundry assistance
- Social interaction
- Diabetes management
- Dementia care
- Family communication
- Personal hygiene support
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
Hearts Desire Creations
03.2024 - Current
CNA
Alpine Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2014 - 07.2020
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2013 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Ruston High School
Some College (No Degree) - Patient Care Technician
Louisiana Delta Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing/Patient Care Technician
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Stepful