YOLONDO PETTIFORD
Griswold Special Care
Hyattsville,MD
23
years of professional experience
Compassionate caregiver with experience providing personal care, companionship, meal preparation, and careful documentation. Supported clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and daily living tasks while following care plans and dietary instructions. Known for building strong relationships, watching for changes in condition, and helping clients feel comfortable, safe, and independent.
Work History
Caregiver
4 Years 1 Month- Helped clients with daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Watched client well-being and reported condition changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Prepared meals, provided feeding help, and followed dietary instructions carefully.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to improve comfort and reduce isolation.
- Kept living spaces clean, organized personal items, and supported household routines.
- Gave medication reminders and followed care plans accurately.
- Recorded client observations, care activities, and incidents with attention to detail.
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning to reduce fall risk and discomfort.
- Helped clients with activities of daily living to support independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, handled laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Completed light housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting patient personal space.
- Helped clients with daily living needs to support self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong client relationships to provide emotional support and companionship.
Elderly Caregiver
22 Years 7 Months- Helped clients with daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Watched client well-being and reported condition changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Prepared meals, provided feeding help, and followed dietary instructions carefully.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to improve comfort and reduce isolation.
- Kept living spaces clean, organized personal items, and supported household routines.
- Gave medication reminders and followed care plans accurately.
- Recorded client observations, care activities, and incidents with attention to detail.
- Supported safe transfers, ambulation, and repositioning to reduce fall risk and discomfort.
- Helped clients with activities of daily living to support independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, handled laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Completed light housekeeping tasks to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting patient personal space.
- Helped clients with daily living needs to support self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong client relationships to provide emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver
3 Years 7 Months- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Personal hygiene assistance
Meal preparation
Documentation and reporting
Compassionate caregiving
Mobility support
Medication reminders
Activities of daily living
Feeding assistance
Companionship
Light housekeeping
Care plan support
Patient observation
Timeline
Caregiver
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Caregiver
Intouch Nursing
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Elderly Caregiver
Griswold Special Care
02.2004 - 09.2026Read More
Solano Community College
High School Diploma
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