Rona Frye
Cedar Ridge
Summary
Experienced caregiver specializing in medication administration and compassionate client support at Help at Home Senior Care. Demonstrated success in improving patient well-being through diligent health monitoring and strong relationship building. Acknowledged for promoting client independence and dignity while adhering to care plans and ensuring a safe environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Help at Home Senior Care
Auburn
11.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Live-In Caregiver
Private Care
Hereford
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Responded promptly to dangerous incidents and emergency situations by adhering to proper procedures.
- Provided daily assistance with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Reminded clients to take medications and picked up prescriptions from pharmacies.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
- Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
- Communicated client conditions with family members and explained treatment options.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Encouraged client independence as much as possible to promote mental and physical fortitude.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Respected the privacy of each client at all times and maintained confidentiality of their records.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
- Prepared activities for clients to engage in during free time.
- Assisted with exercises prescribed by physical therapists or occupational therapists.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Picked up groceries, prescriptions and other items for clients.
- Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Supported family members by providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with paying bills, scheduling appointments and making phone calls.
- Transported clients to social events or other places they wish to visit.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping, running errands, paying bills and arranging for services such as repairs or maintenance of the home.
- Organized recreational activities such as movies, walks outdoors or music listening sessions.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Accompanied client on medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities that stimulate mental awareness or physical well-being.
- Administered medications in accordance with instructions from the physician or pharmacist.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements.
- Monitored client activity to prevent injuries and responded promptly to emergencies.
- Attended to basic needs of clients like feeding them when necessary.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading books or playing games.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
- Drove clients to appointments, errands and special events.
- Created a safe environment for the client by removing hazards from their living area.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Spencerian Business College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Medication administration
- Nutritional planning
- Elderly care
- Mobility support
- Health monitoring
- Client relationship management
- Time management
- Care plan assessment
- Problem resolution
- Alzheimer's care
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Care plan management
- Verbal and written communication
- Respectful and compassionate
- Client transportation
- Problem-solving
- Transportation services
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Care plan adherence
- Flexible schedule
- Records management
- Medication coordination
- Community activities
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living activities assistance
- ADL assistance
- Strong ethics
- End-of-life care
- Dementia care
- Special needs care
- Medication management
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassion and empathy
- Meal preparation
- Active listening
- Patient care
- Relationship building
- Dining room support
- Chronic illness management
- Nutrition
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Patient mobility assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Supportive companionship
- Reliability and punctuality
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Compassionate care
- Patient care and companionship
- Compassionate client care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Empathetic listening
Affiliations
- Avid hiker
- nutritionist
- life coach
- mindfulness coach
Accomplishments
- certified nutritionist
- certified life coach
- published author
- certified in meditation
- certified in brain health
- certified in self healing
- expert in interior decoration business practices
- customer relations
Certification
- Nutrition
- life coach
- mindfulness
- brain health
- self healing
Websites
Business owner/Interior Decoration
- I built and maintained a highly successful interior decoration business for eighteen years, providing services to local families and families from out of state with second homes in my vicinity. Services provided: consultation, production, installation, overseeing sub-contractors, accounting, and every thing involved in running a business. I managed the services of painters, flooring installers, wallpaper installers, furniture, lighting, repairs, quotes,
Timeline
Caregiver
Help at Home Senior Care
11.2024 - Current
Live-In Caregiver
Private Care
04.2008 - 04.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Spencerian Business College
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