Terese Heuel
Chicago,IL
Summary
I have a experience in Customer Service Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Med Tech Healthcare
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- 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.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Caregiver
Concierge Home Health
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
American School
Lansing, IL09.1990
Skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Basic Mathematics
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Patient Companionship
- Care Plan Management
- Progress Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Activities of Daily Living
- Client Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Relationship Building
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Care Plan Development
- Social Interaction
- Housekeeping Duties
- Housekeeping
- Fall Prevention
- Medical Appointment Coordination
- Patient Assistance
- End-of-Life Care
- Chronic Illness Management
- Nutrition Monitoring
- Transportation Services
- Needs Assessment
- Medical Chart Documentation
- Caring Companionship
- Schedule Maintenance
- Progress Tracking
- Injury Prevention
- Safety Compliance
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Travel Administration
- Personal Care Aide
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Light Cleaning
- Attentive to People
- Communication Assistance
- Personal Care Homemaker (PCHM)
- Resident Care Associate
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Errands
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Med Tech Healthcare
09.2023 - 10.2023
Caregiver
Concierge Home Health
12.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma - General Studies
American School
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