Caregiver
Private Household
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
