Staci Wheat
In Home Supportive Services
Palmdale,CA
23
years of professional experience
Compassionate care provider with expertise in personalized meal preparation and effective communication. Committed to enhancing client well-being through tailored support and nutritious meal planning.
Work History
Care Provider
10 Years 4 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Developed personalized care plans to meet individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes accurately for healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with families to provide updates and address concerns regarding care.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Promoted social, emotional, and physical health through diverse activities.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing regular housekeeping duties.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate records of all interactions, interventions, observations, and outcomes related to each patient''s progress.
- Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, using proper body mechanics to prevent injury while transferring or repositioning them.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for medical appointments or other outings as needed while ensuring safety at all times during transport transitions.
- Promoted patient independence by assisting with daily living tasks, such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance to clients in daily living activities.
- Trained new staff on best practices for in-home caregiving and safety protocols.
Caregiver
14 Years 9 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications as prescribed, monitoring for side effects or changes in condition.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing client well-being and quality of life.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Professional Chef
High School Diploma
Medical Assistance Certificate
Skills
I am an aspiring chef
who is soon to be a graduate of Augusta Escoffier School of culinary Arts. Close to graduate
I am passionate about cooking and I plan to continue to develop my skills towards becoming a professional chef. I am eager and fast learner and confident that if given any opportunity. I would make an excellent addition to any establishment if given the opportunity.
Timeline
Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
04.2016 - CurrentRead More
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
02.2004 - 11.2018Read More
Augusta Ecsoffier Culinary Arts Study
Associate of Science from Culinary Professional Chef
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Antelope Valley Adult
High School Diploma
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Antelope Valley Medical College
Medical Assistance Certificate
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