Experienced, dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 4 years of demonstrated history of providing exceptional in-home and nursing home care to elderly and disabled individuals.Skilled in assisting with daily living activities and household tasks while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.Seeking a caregiver position where i can utilize my skills to improve the quality of lives of clients.
•Assist elderly client with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
•Prepare nutritious meals and snacks based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
•Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document medication intake.
•Monitor client’s health status and report any changes to health care professionals or family members.
•Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, engaging in meaningful conversation and activities.
•Accompany client to medical appointment and assist with transportation.
•Support clients with mobility assistance including transferring and positioning.
•Manage household chores such as cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping.
•Assist patients with eating ,bathing, grooming and toileting.
•Provide daily personal care for elderly clients with various long term medical conditions.
•Monitor patients vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature and report any changes to health care professionals.
•Administer medication to clients as prescribed by health care professionals.
•Help patients with mobility, including transferring, positioning and walking.
•Communicate with clients and their families to provide emotional support and information on care plans.
•maintain accurate patient records and report any changes in patient’s condition to health care team.
•Adapt care plans to meet the evolving needs of clients and their family.
• Assisted with client’s basic personal care by helping with mobility and activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
•Supported clients with housekeeping and maintaining a clean and organized living environment by performing cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping duties.
•Ensured client’s dietary needs are met by preparing healthy and nutritious meals.
•Managed client’s medication intake by reminding them to take their medications and ensuring that they are taken correctly.
•Ensured that client show up for their appointments by transporting them to appointments, errands, and other activities as needed.
•Provided a friendly and supportive environment for individuals by providing emotional support and engaging in conversation and activities.
•Monitored individuals overall health and well-being by reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
•Supported a healthy lifestyle by helping clients with physical therapy exercises.
•Assisted with skincare through the application of over-the-counter, non-medicated ointments or lotions.
Experience in providing personal care and assistance to elderly and disabled
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Empathetic and patient centered approach to caregiving
Ability to provide physical and emotional support to clients
Excellent knowledge of Caregiving, First Aid and CPR
Strong organizational abilities and attention to details
Ability to work independently as part of a team
References:
Available upon request.
•Diploma in caregiving certificate (Alison)
•First Aid certificate (Florence Academy)
•Basic life support certificate (Florence Academy)
•Registered General Nurse license (Nursing And Midwifery Council of Ghana)
•West African Senior School Certificate Examination.