Susan Duffer
Eddyville,KY
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
VA Pennyroyal Area Development District
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and personal care tasks, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Fostered emotional well-being by providing companionship and support to clients in diverse environments.
- Supported clients in mobility and physical exercises to promote wellness.
- Administered medication following healthcare professionals' instructions.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
- Documented client care and daily activities accurately to ensure continuity of care and compliance with guidelines.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
08.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being and reduce isolation.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients in various settings.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and daily activities for review.
- Supported clients in mobility and physical exercises to promote wellness.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Caregiver
Private Home
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients in various settings.
- Engaged clients in social activities to enhance mental stimulation and well-being.
- Supported clients in mobility and physical exercises to promote wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by healthcare professionals and family members.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and daily activities for review.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences of clients.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Education
Respiratory Aid - Respiratory Care
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY 08.1999 - 05.2001
Hopkinsville High
Hopkinsville, KYSkills
- Client health monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Record keeping
- Emotional support
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Stress management
- Organizational skills
- Documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient mobility assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Special needs care
- Compassionate client care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Social interaction
- Active listening
- Nutrition
- Basic housekeeping
- Empathetic listening
- Flexible schedule
- Client transportation
- Multitasking and organization
- Respectful and compassionate
- Medication and appointment reminders
- HIPAA compliance
- Elderly care
- Patient care and companionship
- Safety awareness
- Incident reporting
- Supportive companionship
- Housekeeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Daily living activities assistance
- Compassionate care
- Reliability and punctuality
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
VA Pennyroyal Area Development District
02.2026 - 07.2026
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
08.2023 - 02.2026
Caregiver
Private Home
01.2023 - 05.2023
Respiratory Aid - Respiratory Care
Madisonville Community College
08.1999 - 05.2001
Hopkinsville High