Tamara Scott
Apple Valley,CA
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 3.5 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with disabled and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Apple Valley, CA
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted with dressing, changing incontinence briefs
- managed laundry,stocked supplies, cleaned my work area and kept things organized
- Assisted with feeding using a feeding tube monitoring intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Transferred patient using hoyer lift to wheelchair daily
- Administered medication thru a feeding tube, suctioned patient as needed, monitored oxygen levels, administered breathing treatments
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
, CA
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Helped client manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA06.1999
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Incontinence Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- Client Transportation
- Attentive to People
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Incapacitation Care
- Bedside Care
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
04.2021 - Current
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
10.2018 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
James Madison University
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