Wanda Kluewer
Mayville,WI
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IRIS-TMG of Wisconsin
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patient with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients bedroom clean.
- Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with patient to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored patients overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patient with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patient with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported patient to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patient to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- 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 in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Laundry Aide
Crossroads Care Center
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Delivered superior customer service by responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Inspected clothing items for damage or stains, treating them appropriately before laundering.
- Operated industrial washing machines and dryers, maintaining proper settings for various fabric types.
- Operated machines correctly by following machine instructions and safety regulations.
- Assisted with cleaning equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
- Ensured timely delivery of laundered items to clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork with fellow employees.
- Operated traditional and computer-operated washers and dryers while observing all safety protocols.
- Examined dried clothes to identify stains, tears and issues.
- Assisted with unloading and loading customer laundry items.
- Collected soiled linens and clothing and pretreated stains.
- Set up wash and dry cycles with appropriate settings such as spin speed, temperature, and cleaning agents.
- Maintained safety practices at all times to protect personnel and laundry loads.
- Collected soiled tablecloths, napkins, and draperies after large events.
- Reduced lost items by implementing an effective labeling system for client belongings.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while handling chemicals used in the laundering process.
- Restocked supply inventories and notified supervisors of shortages for customer convenience.
Activity Assistant
Waterford of Hartford
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Managed activity calendar, ensuring diverse options catered to a wide range of interests and abilities.
- Provided compassionate support for residents experiencing emotional challenges or undergoing personal transitions within their living environment.
- Promoted mental fitness by facilitating trivia games and puzzles that challenged cognitive abilities while encouraging socialization among peers.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Coordinated special events to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other milestones that fostered a sense of community within the residence.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans by contributing insights on residents'' interests, preferences, and abilities gathered during activities engagements.
- Conducted sensory stimulation activities for memory care patients, improving mood regulation and reducing agitation incidents.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Communicated with family members and other caregivers to provide updates on well-being and care of residents.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular feedback collection from participants and their families, leading to continuous improvement efforts for enhanced resident satisfaction.
- Reinforced a sense of purposefulness among seniors by organizing opportunities to give back to the community through volunteering efforts or philanthropic initiatives.
Caregiver and Activity Aide
Deerview Meadows
08.2011 - 11.2014
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hustisford High School
Hustisford, WI05-1975
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic housekeeping
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient companionship
Languages
English
Timeline
Caregiver
IRIS-TMG of Wisconsin
10.2020 - 10.2024
Laundry Aide
Crossroads Care Center
08.2017 - 10.2020
Activity Assistant
Waterford of Hartford
11.2014 - 08.2017
Caregiver and Activity Aide
Deerview Meadows
08.2011 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Hustisford High School
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