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Valerie Abercrombie

Romeoville,IL

Summary

Dedicated Caregiver with proven expertise in patient companionship and progress documentation, honed at Chicago Commons and the State of Illinois-Department of Human Services. Excelled in delivering emotional support and achieving nutritional objectives, enhancing patient wellness and satisfaction. Skilled in meal preparation and basic housekeeping, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for clients.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Chicago Commons
09.2009 - Current

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  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Caregiver

State of Illinois-Department of Human Services
01.2002 - 09.2009
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Senn High School
Chicago, IL
06.1978

Skills

  • Progress Documentation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Meal Preparation
  • Patient Companionship
  • Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping

Timeline

Caregiver

Chicago Commons
09.2009 - Current

Caregiver

State of Illinois-Department of Human Services
01.2002 - 09.2009

High School Diploma -

Senn High School
Valerie Abercrombie