Toni Scarangello
Hickory,NC
Summary
Proven caregiver with a track record of enhancing client quality of life through compassionate care and efficient mobility support at Visiting Angels Home Care. Skilled in emotional support and nutrition monitoring, achieving a significant increase in client satisfaction. Demonstrates strong ethics and time management, excelling in patient companionship and adherence to care plans. Assist clients with their daily needs such as but not limited to meal preps, assist with bathing, dressing,some toilating, light housekeeping and meditation reminders, grocery shopping and companionship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver Attendant
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for clients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to clients.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Increased patient mobility through recommended physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients and families during challenging times, fostering positive relationships.
- Supported clients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of the client's wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home, hospital, and other care settings by coordinating services and sharing information with relevant parties.
- Conducted regular assessments of client's needs, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved quality of life.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
Loving Touch In-Home Care
10.2016 - 03.2018
- 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.
Evening Concierge
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for clients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to clients.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Increased patient mobility through recommended physical therapy exercises and proper use of assistive devices.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Improved client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients and families during challenging times, fostering positive relationships.
- Supported clients in adhering to dietary requirements, preparing nutritious meals tailored to their specific needs.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and addressing concerns promptly.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed all aspects of the client's wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home, hospital, and other care settings by coordinating services and sharing information with relevant parties.
- Conducted regular assessments of client's needs, adjusting care plans as necessary for improved quality of life.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA06.1978
Skills
- Nutrition monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Mobility support
- Recreational activities planning
- Transfer skills
- Physical therapy assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- End of life care
- Meal Preparation
- Client Confidentiality
- Dependable and Responsible
- Elderly Care
- Compassionate communication
- PPE Usage
- Supportive Companionship
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Documentation
- Strong Ethics
- Time Management
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Care Plan Adherence
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Relationship Building
- Client documentation
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- ADL Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Mobility Assistance
Timeline
Caregiver Attendant
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2019 - 06.2024
Caregiver
Loving Touch In-Home Care
10.2016 - 03.2018
Evening Concierge
Winterberry Heights Assisted Living
09.2014 - 10.2016
High School Diploma - General Education
Santa Monica High School