Sarah Morton
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Compassionate Elderly Caregiver experienced in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and medication management. Delivered personalized care that prioritized client comfort and emotional well-being through effective communication and empathetic support. Managed daily activities and healthcare coordination, ensuring safety and optimal care for clients with diverse medical needs.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
Victorville, California
04.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care support for elderly clients through adult services program.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, and grooming in home support settings.
- Prepared meals according to client diets and caregiver instructions.
- Monitored medication schedules and reported concerns to family or supervisors.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking, and safe positioning.
- Maintained clean living spaces and sanitized high-touch household areas.
- Communicated client needs with care teams and program coordinators.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- 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.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Salesperson
Sarah Morton
Hesperia
06.2016 - Current
- Engaged casual shoppers to provide information about featured products and recommend merchandise, driving sales opportunities.
- Supported sales targets by promoting products and closing purchases.
- Presented product features and explained pricing options to buyers.
- Greeted customers and assessed needs for Sarah Morton sales services.
- Resolved customer questions and addressed service concerns professionally.
- Built customer relationships through follow-up calls and friendly communication.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Provided personalized service to build relationships with customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
- Processed sales transactions and handled cash register operations.
- Counted cash, made change, and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
- Maintained merchandise displays and restocked products on selling floor.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Mojave Adult Ed.
Hesperia, CAMaster of Arts - Medical Assistant.
West Tech College.
Victorville, CA 08.2012 - 12.2013
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL assistance
- Mobility support
- Meal preparation
- Health monitoring
- Infection control
- Safe patient transportation
- Transportation services
- Diabetes care
- Feeding assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Activities of daily living
- Patient care
- Patient assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Physical therapy support
- Housekeeping
- Appointment coordination
- Record keeping
- Transportation services
- Elderly advocacy
- Client protection
- Behavioral management
- Conflict resolution
- Problem-solving
- First aid and CPR
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Emotional companionship
- Relationship building
- Patient assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Physical therapy support
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
04.2025 - Current
Salesperson
Sarah Morton
06.2016 - Current
Master of Arts - Medical Assistant.
West Tech College.
08.2012 - 12.2013
Mojave Adult Ed.