Yvette Akosung
Slinger,WI
Summary
Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with 4+ years of supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, bathing, feeding, and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Germantown, WI
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
Germantown, WI
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and feeding
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Did bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Cedarburg, WI
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Polytechnic Bamenda Cameroon
Bamenda Cameroon 10-2017
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Companionship
- ADL Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Progress Documentation
Timeline
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
09.2023 - 09.2023
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
08.2023 - Current
Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care Home
07.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
National Polytechnic Bamenda Cameroon
Similar Profiles
Tamika MooreTamika Moore
Caregiver at Visiting AnglesCaregiver at Visiting Angles
Britlyn BegleyBritlyn Begley
Certified Nursing Assistant at Visiting AnglesCertified Nursing Assistant at Visiting Angles
Liliana Salgado-MurilloLiliana Salgado-Murillo
Elderly Caregiver at Visiting AnglesElderly Caregiver at Visiting Angles
Melissa WoodMelissa Wood
PCA at Visiting AnglesPCA at Visiting Angles
Reagan MacCuddenReagan MacCudden
Food Runner at Chicken Guy!Food Runner at Chicken Guy!