Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Terry Wartluft

Caregiver
Caldwell,ID

Summary

Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to clients. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to enhance patient comfort and trust. Knowledge of managing daily living activities, medication administration, and patient safety protocols.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

A Caring Hand Home Health Care
02.2018 - 05.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Home Health Aide

ResCare HomeCare
Nampa, ID
07.2015 - 05.2017
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

House Manager

The Walker Center for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
Gooding, Idaho
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Education

Technical - Nursing

College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID
12.2007

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Adaptable
  • Patient-focused care
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate caregiver

Certification

Medication Management Certified

Timeline

Caregiver

A Caring Hand Home Health Care
02.2018 - 05.2022

Home Health Aide

ResCare HomeCare
07.2015 - 05.2017

House Manager

The Walker Center for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation
12.2013 - 05.2014

Technical - Nursing

College of Southern Idaho