Elder Care in Kalona, Iowa

Summary Well-equipped to provide emotional and physical support in a comfortable, soothing environment. Over 5 years experience working with elderly in home care. Compassionate caretaker adapt at bathing, grooming, medication administration, patient transfer and ambulation and ROM for elderly and disabled patients. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Moderate knowledge of Alzheimers and dementia as well as other multiple disorders. Seeking a long term care position. EXPERIENCE Caring Hands, Iowa City - In home caretaker Oct. 2012-May 2015 Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments. Experienced with Hoyer lift, sling lifts, gait trainers, Etc. MYEP Iowa City - In home caretaker March 2016-Present Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients Participated in activities and games to engage clients Goal work with clients for healthy eating, exercise, money management Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments Administer medications Planned, prepared and served meals according to prescribed diets ICCSD, Iowa City - Special education paraprofessional Oct. 2012-June 2017 Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with the master schedule. Daily Lesson Plans Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as the alphabet, shapes and color recognition. Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities. Prepared instructional materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas. Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques. EDUCATION Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids - Kennel Management 2008-200...