Lindsay Retzer
Visalia
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Self employed
Visalia
03.2026 - Current
- Supported client with daily living activities and personal care to promote independence and comfort.
- Monitored clients' health and reported changes to family and hospice staff.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Delivered companionship and emotional support to foster client well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Caregiver, Special Needs
In Home Health Services
Visalia
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted client with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for client at home.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to client.
- Assist client with grocery shopping, and errands.
Caregiver
In Home Health Services
Visalia
04.2008 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care to promote independence and comfort.
- Maintained clean, safe home environment to ensure client safety and well-being.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Observed client for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Prepared meals according to what client wants to eat.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Drove client to shop for groceries, doctors' appointments, bank, errands.
DSW Worker
Social Vocational Services
Tulare
08.2003 - 07.2006
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor client progress and adjust support strategies.
- Facilitated recreational and social activities, enhancing client engagement and fostering social connections.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Monitored clients' medical conditions, promptly reporting changes or concerns to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Ensured clients arrived safely at the program site and returned home.
Education
Certificate - Dental Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA 06.2007 - 09.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client monitoring
- Personal care
- Daily living assistance
- Assistance with mobility
- Special needs care
- First aid and CPR
- Health documentation
- Cognitive support
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
Certification
- CPR & First Aide Certified
Affiliations
- Involved in adaptive bowling league
- Volunteer with Surf Camp held in Morro Bay
- Volunteer as a buddy/Respite at Night to Shine.
- Volunteer at Happy Trails
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caregiver
Self employed
03.2026 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
In Home Health Services
02.2024 - Current
Caregiver
In Home Health Services
04.2008 - Current
Certificate - Dental Assistant
San Joaquin Valley College
06.2007 - 09.2008
DSW Worker
Social Vocational Services
08.2003 - 07.2006