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Sidney Kistler

Sidney Kistler

caregiver
River Falls,WI

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with 5 years experience. Have always loved my job and the work that I have been able to do to keep my residents feel safe and happy, also to provide a clean environment that feels like home. I have experience in Dementia care, Alzheimer's care, Parkinson's and Huntington's disease.

Skilled Care Provider assisting the elderly with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and do what's on the care plan's.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

In Home Caregiver

All Ways Caring HomeCare
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting..
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
  • Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Maintained client confidentiality at all times, ensuring sensitive information was secure and only shared with authorized personnel.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and exhibiting genuine empathy toward their needs or concerns.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Ensured proper body mechanics while transferring or repositioning clients to prevent injury to both caregiver and client alike.

Caregiver

Sonshine & Hope Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Education

Didn't Graduate -

Hudson High School
Hudson, WI
06.2018

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Flexible schedule
  • First aid and safety
  • Dementia care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Fast learner

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Interests

  • Crocheting
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Baking
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Video Gaming
  • Reading
  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Spending time with loved ones

Accomplishments

Worked by myself with over 15 resident's and still got everything done before my shift ended!

The manager and my co-workers were also proud of me and the work that I achieved with such a difficult shift.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPaid time offPaid sick leaveWork from home option

Quote

Life is like playing a violin in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.
Samuel Butler

Timeline

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
06.2024 - 12.2024

In Home Caregiver

All Ways Caring HomeCare
12.2020 - 05.2021

Caregiver

Sonshine & Hope Inc.
08.2020 - 11.2020

Didn't Graduate -

Hudson High School

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