Debra Sylvester, Jackson
Victorville
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS
Victorville
09.2017 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- 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 or furniture that could cause falls.
Private Caregiver
Mr Stewart
Culver City
05.2000 - 11.2005
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal care for client.
- Provided companionship and emotional support during daily routines.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Communicated effectively with family members about client needs and updates.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring balanced nutrition for client diet.
- Monitored client's health status, reporting any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on errands or outings.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
Education
Certification - Medical Administration Assistant
Webster Career Technical College
05.1982 - 06.1983
Certification - Nursing Assistant Class
Compton Adult School
05.1980 - 06.1980
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS
09.2017 - 03.2026
Private Caregiver
Mr Stewart
05.2000 - 11.2005
Certification - Medical Administration Assistant
Webster Career Technical College
05.1982 - 06.1983
Certification - Nursing Assistant Class
Compton Adult School
05.1980 - 06.1980