Stacy Even
Clearlake,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS, excelling in compassionate support and medication management. Proven ability to enhance client wellbeing through personalized meal planning and engaging companionship. Skilled in wound care and maintaining a safe environment, fostering independence while ensuring comfort and safety for clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
Clearlake, CA
03.2018 - Current
- Supported elderly clients in daily living activities, prioritizing their comfort and safety.
- Supported medication management by organizing prescriptions and schedules for patients.
- Provided companionship, engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, following infection control protocols diligently.
- Helped with meal preparation, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
- Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Managed household tasks efficiently including cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, and running errands to maintain a comfortable living environment for clients.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by actively listening to their needs and concerns while demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Live-In Caregiver/Residential House Manager
Community Connections/Assisting Developmentally Disabled
Napa, CA
05.2014 - 05.2018
- Provided personalized care and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Developed and implemented daily activity plans to enhance client engagement and wellbeing.
- Monitored health indicators, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for supporting clients effectively.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care activities for continuous improvement.
- Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
- Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
- Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Napa Union High School
2475 Jefferson Street, Napa, California 9458806-1978
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Diabetes care
- Medical appointment coordination
- Client transportation
- Patient assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- First aid training
- Caring companionship
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Household cleaning
- Physical strength
- Attentive to people
- Reliability
- Nutrition
- Social interaction
Timeline
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
03.2018 - Current
Live-In Caregiver/Residential House Manager
Community Connections/Assisting Developmentally Disabled
05.2014 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Napa Union High School