Sonja Lyman
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Compassionate [Job Title] assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
Transmed Care LLC.
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Distribute Medications
- Prepare Meals
- Take Vitals
- Upkeep of Home Daily Chores
Office Assistant
Smiths Medical Company
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
- Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
- Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical
Caregiver
Helping Hands
09.2013 - 09.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Scotts Janitorial Service
02.2009 - 07.2013
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
- Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
- Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
- Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Developed and maintained cleaning schedules to clean designated areas and manage shifts.
- Refilled soap dispensers and air fresheners in [Number] bathrooms.
- Washed windows, walls and ceiling fixtures to remove molds and dusts.
Education
Computerized Office Assistant Diploma - Computerized Office Assistant
Lawton Business School
Southfield, MI06.2016
GED -
Puitan Adult Education
Detroit, MI06.2002
Skills
- Social Interaction
- Routine Management
- Household Chores
- Client Requirements
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
Transmed Care LLC.
10.2020 - 07.2023
Office Assistant
Smiths Medical Company
08.2018 - 09.2020
Caregiver
Helping Hands
09.2013 - 09.2017
Commercial Janitorial Cleaner
Scotts Janitorial Service
02.2009 - 07.2013
Computerized Office Assistant Diploma - Computerized Office Assistant
Lawton Business School
GED -
Puitan Adult Education
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