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SUSAN DERRICK

BEAVERTON,OR

Summary

Compassionate Elderly Caregiver with extensive experience in personal hygiene management, Alzheimer's support, and end-of-life care. Proven success in maintaining clean, safe environments and coordinating medical appointments. Skilled in fall prevention, medication assistance, and promoting client independence and quality of life.

Professional caregiver with strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support. Proficient in managing both physical and emotional needs, ensuring comfort and safety. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to changing circumstances, consistently building trust with clients and their families.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Teresa Thomas { I Took Care of Her Father Jim }
07.2024 - 09.2024
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.

Companion Caregiver

Beth McGuire
06.2023 - 05.2024

I was a companion for Mrs. Beths husband who has Alzheimer's

We would go for walks, I took him to the zoo, we would go to the club house and play pool. I kept Phil busy while Mrs. Beth got her work done.

Caregiver

Susan Mcewan
09.2023 - 03.2024

Mrs. Susan needed help with wound care on her leg. I worked closely with the Home Health wound care to assure the correct care was given.

  • Assisted Susan with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Caregiver

Marilyn Risewig
06.2022 - 03.2023

I was a live in caregiver for Mrs. Marilyn.

I did all the house keeping, laundry, cooking. taking care of her little dog. i took her to all medical appointments, we went on little road trips. When I first started Mr. Rieswig was still there but passed shortly after, I administered hospice care and worked closely with home health.

Education

No Degree - CNA

Butte College
Oroville, CA

Skills

  • Housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • End of life care
  • Client documentation
  • Alzheimer's support
  • Incontinence care
  • Medical appointment coordination
  • Behavior redirection
  • Care plan assessment
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Outing coordination
  • Personal hygiene management

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Teresa Thomas { I Took Care of Her Father Jim }
07.2024 - 09.2024

Caregiver

Susan Mcewan
09.2023 - 03.2024

Companion Caregiver

Beth McGuire
06.2023 - 05.2024

Caregiver

Marilyn Risewig
06.2022 - 03.2023

No Degree - CNA

Butte College
SUSAN DERRICK