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Sarah Odom

Lincolnton,NC

Summary

Compassionate Senior Caregiver known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialized skills include medication management, mobility assistance, and personalized care planning. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, ensuring optimal care and support for seniors in various settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Caregiver

Brightstar Healthcare Agency
Gastonia, N.C
02.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
  • Provided emotional support for elderly clients dealing with loneliness or depression.

Senior Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
Florence, S.C
02.2017 - 07.2021
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Caregiver

The state of Virgina Veteran program
Newport, VA
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • I assisted my veteran client with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • I provided companionship with him in engaging in conversations.
  • I helped prepare his meals according to his dietary requirements and assisted him with feeding due to the disuse of his own hands.
  • I performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care, such as laundry and changing linens.
  • I respected the rights of my client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • I built a strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Education

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Florence Darlington Technical Collage
Florence, SC
07-2021

Skills

  • Medication Management
  • Recreational Activities
  • Compassionate Care
  • Client documentation
  • Feeding Assistance

Affiliations

  • I enjoy walking in the beauty of nature.
  • I enjoy writing a book I'm currently working on.
  • I enjoy traveling and trying cultural foods.

Timeline

Senior Caregiver

Brightstar Healthcare Agency
02.2023 - 06.2024

Senior Caregiver

Comfort Keepers Home Care
02.2017 - 07.2021

Caregiver

The state of Virgina Veteran program
03.2014 - 12.2014

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Florence Darlington Technical Collage

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