Wanda Smith

Elderly Caregiver

Assurant Homecare

09.2019 - Current

Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
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.
Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
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.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or engage in community activities safely.
Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to meet unique needs of each resident.
Enhanced residents' day-to-day experiences by listening to their stories and providing companionship.
Encouraged residents to engage in physical exercises, contributing to their mobility and physical well-being.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals, ensuring prompt medical attention.
Administered medications to ensure timely healthcare for each resident.
Conducted regular safety checks of equipment and facilities, preventing potential hazards.
Implemented dietary modifications for residents with special nutritional needs, promoting better health outcomes.
Fostered sense of community among residents, significantly enhancing their social well-being and satisfaction.
Coordinated with external healthcare providers to arrange appointments and transportation, ensuring comprehensive care.
Organized recreational activities that increased social interaction among residents.
Improved elderly residents' quality of life by providing compassionate daily care and companionship.
Documented care provided and progress made, ensuring accurate health records.
Provided emotional support, significantly improving residents' mental health and overall happiness.
Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
Enhanced communication with family members, keeping them informed about health and well-being of their loved ones.
Assisted with personal care tasks, preserving residents' dignity and promoting independence.
Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.
Facilitated mobility, aiding residents in moving around to promote physical health.
Resolved issues and conflicts among residents, fostering harmonious living environment.
Adapted activities to meet varying physical and cognitive abilities of residents, ensuring inclusive participation.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
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.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

Education

Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

Diploma -

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