Lois Stubbington
Ladysmith
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Gerry Fewster, skilled in compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced client independence and well-being through personalized support and emotional connection. Recognized for improving quality of life and fostering trust, while ensuring safety and dignity in all care activities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Caregiver
Gerry Fewster
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
- Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in the private home environment.
- Delivered exceptional patient-centered care by responding promptly to emergencies providing timely assistance.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, empathy, patience, and humor when appropriate.
- Supported families by offering respite care services during periods of caregiver absence or increased need for assistance.
- Promoted independence and wellness for clients through personalized daily living assistance and support.
- Increased client satisfaction with tailored activities and companionship, fostering positive relationships and trust.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for clients'' well-being and peace of mind.
- Maintained client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards of practice.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize care plans and adapt strategies as needed for maximum client benefit.
- Managed household tasks efficiently such as laundry, light housekeeping duties relating to the client''s immediate environment without compromising quality of care provided to the client.
- Ensured safety of clients by diligently following care plans, monitoring health conditions, and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated effective communication between clients, family members, and healthcare providers to maintain continuity of care.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions or exercises under the guidance of healthcare professionals to support client recovery or maintenance of function.
- Improved overall quality of life for clients by addressing their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs in a holistic manner.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Caregiver
My Mom And Dad
01.2000 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chemainus High School
Chemainus, BC06-1984
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Alzheimer's care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping duties
- Diabetes management
- Mobility assistance
- Palliative care
- Incontinence care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Baking
- Cooking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Bread Making
Timeline
Private Home Caregiver
Gerry Fewster
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver
My Mom And Dad
01.2000 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Chemainus High School
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