Sylvia King
Blackfoot,ID
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and personal care assistance. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and effective client documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Caregiver/ MedTech
Grand Teton Service Group
Idaho Falls, Idaho
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Developed engaging activities to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
- 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.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Grace Assisted Living
Chubbuck, ID
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and health changes for residents.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Assisted residents with mobility and transportation within the facility.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote interaction and community spirit.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the medical team promptly.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Willows Assisted Living
Blackfoot, Idaho
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored and documented vital signs and health changes for residents.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Assisted residents with mobility and transportation within the facility.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and resident care plans.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Client documentation
- Patient observation
- Daily living assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Flexible schedule
- Direct patient care
- Elderly care
- Incident reporting
- Respectful and compassionate
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Meal preparation
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- PPE usage
- Patient mobility assistance
- Alzheimer's care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- ADL assistance
Certification
First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Caregiver/ MedTech
Grand Teton Service Group
05.2023 - Current
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Grace Assisted Living
04.2021 - 05.2023
Caregiver/ Med Tech
Willows Assisted Living
01.2019 - 04.2021