Sarah Cruickshank
Star,ID
Summary
Experienced caregiver bringing 7 years of dedicated patient care for in-home and resident facility environments. Focuses on serving adult and geriatric patient populations to assist in emotional and physical needs with empathy and a culturally sensitive mindset. A trustworthy professional with a caring attitude centered on treating all patients with dignity and respect.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med-tech/Senior Caregiver
Foxtail Senior Living
01.2019 - Current
- Work in memory care.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Med-tech/Elderly Caregiver
Park Place of Boise
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Customer Service
EDS/HP Company
- Customer service with customers calling in over 100 calls a day as well as general office work as requested.
Caregiver
Paramount Park Assistant Living
- General Resident Care including helping residents maintain their daily life including feeding those that need assistance
- Assisting with daily activities such as clothing changes, restroom and shower assistance.
Caregiver
Above an Beyond In Home Care
- General Care including helping maintain their daily life including feeding those that need help, assisting in their daily activities, assisting them with clothing changes and restroom and shower assistance
- I also help with housekeeping duties in helping clean their rooms, doing laundry and help keeping the home clean with general janitorial duties.
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
- General Care including helping maintain their daily life including feeding those that need assistance
- Assisting with daily activities such as clothing changes, restroom and shower assistance
- I let animals out as needed and helped with general janitorial duties throughout the home
Education
High School Diploma -
Emmett High School
Emmett, ID05.2007
Skills
- Certified medication aides
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
- Patient and effective demeanor with the ability to work with a wide range populations and persona
- Worked with a variety of individuals including the elderly, disabled and those with health/ medical conditions
- Provided assistance ranging from companionship and general housekeeping needs to total bed care
- Helped transfer clients by lifting or by utilizing a Hoyer to and from bed, a wheelchair, a car or to use the restroom
- Completed grocery shopping for individual clients, created specialized menus and prepared food according to the specialized diets or food allergies of clientele
- Created a clean home environment by vacuuming, dusting, washing dishing, laundry and changing bed linens
- Offered companionship and stimulated client’s minds by sitting with them, talking with them, watching movies and playing games
Certification
Certified medication aides
Timeline
Med-tech/Senior Caregiver
Foxtail Senior Living
01.2019 - Current
Med-tech/Elderly Caregiver
Park Place of Boise
03.2016 - 01.2018
Customer Service
EDS/HP Company
Caregiver
Paramount Park Assistant Living
Caregiver
Above an Beyond In Home Care
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
High School Diploma -
Emmett High School
Certified medication aides
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