Denise Kelly
Stockton
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver experienced in providing live-in care and supporting clients with daily living activities. Elevated patient comfort and promoted healthy habits through active listening, empathy, and effective meal preparation. Committed to enhancing emotional well-being and social engagement to improve overall quality of life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Live-In Caregiver
Sharon Falen
Caldwell
10.2024 - 07.2026
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration of prescriptions.
- Monitored client health and reported any changes to appropriate personnel.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans for clients.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal care for clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
- Engaged clients in meaningful activities that enhanced mental stimulation and joy.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities that stimulate mental awareness or physical well-being.
- Monitored client activity to prevent injuries and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Drove clients to appointments, errands and special events.
- Respected the privacy of each client at all times and maintained confidentiality of their records.
- Facilitated communication with family members to update them on client needs and progress.
- Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
- Assisted with exercises prescribed by physical therapists or occupational therapists.
- Supported family members by providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Communicated client conditions with family members and explained treatment options.
- Created a safe environment for the client by removing hazards from their living area.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping, running errands, paying bills and arranging for services such as repairs or maintenance of the home.
- Collected groceries and prescriptions for clients from local stores.
- Procured proper equipment for clients with limited mobility.
- Prepared activities for clients to engage in during free time.
- Organized recreational activities such as movies, walks outdoors or music listening sessions.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.
- Responded promptly to dangerous incidents and emergency situations by adhering to proper procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of client's health information in an organized manner.
- Helped develop individual plans for treatments based on the doctor's orders.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with paying bills, scheduling appointments and making phone calls.
Elderly Caregiver
Ken Johnson
Caldwell
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities for elderly clients.
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions for multiple clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Ensured a safe living environment by managing household tasks and cleanliness.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Education
Gem State Academy
Caldwell , IDSkills
- Personal care support
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Mobility support
- Bathing assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Hygiene assistance
- Nutrition
- Meal preparation
- Client management
- Care coordination
- Household management
- Housekeeping duties
- Vitals monitoring
- Client transportation
- Emergency response
- First aid certification
- CPR certification
- Trust building
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Companionship
- Activity planning
- Personal care homemaker
- Disability support
- Exercise plan implementation
- Personal Safety Techniques
- Record keeping
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Empathy skills
- Vitals monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing support
- First aid certification
- Cook healthy meals
- Companionship
- CPR certification
Timeline
Live-In Caregiver
Sharon Falen
10.2024 - 07.2026
Elderly Caregiver
Ken Johnson
02.2022 - 10.2024
Gem State Academy