Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
05.2015 - Current
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Early Head Start Teacher
Volunteers of America
10.2005 - 06.2022
Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
Established positive relationships with students and families.
Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
When needed, assisted with administrative duties such as answering phones, greeting clients, and filing
When needed, subbed for kitchen staff and prepared meals for 170 students at a time, cleaning and maintaining kitchen organization, food order, and invoices