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Syreeta Newsom

Gary,IN

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Maxim Healthcare, enhancing elderly clients' quality of life through respectful personal care and emotional support. Skilled in medication management and daily living assistance, I excel in fostering positive relationships and ensuring safety, demonstrating dependability and effective problem-solving in high-pressure situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Papa Pal
11.2019 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Behavior Technician

Edegewater
08.2015 - 2019


  • Implemented crisis intervention strategies when necessary to maintain a safe environment for both staff and clients alike during high-stress situations.
  • Enhanced client progress by implementing individualized behavior intervention plans.
  • Promoted positive behaviors by reinforcing desired actions and effectively addressing challenging issues.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of client progress.
  • Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
  • Maintained detailed records of client behaviors and interventions, ensuring accurate tracking of progress over time.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.

Elderly Caregiver

Maxim Healthcare
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lewwallace
1213 Monroe Gary In
11.2005

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Elderly care
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Daily living assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient companionship
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Direct patient care
  • Behavioral management
  • Medication management
  • Special needs care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Medication administration
  • Behavior redirection
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Transportation services
  • Indirect patient care
  • Active listening
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Lifting and transferring

Timeline

Caregiver

Papa Pal
11.2019 - Current

Behavior Technician

Edegewater
08.2015 - 2019

Elderly Caregiver

Maxim Healthcare
06.2013 - 05.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lewwallace

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