Elder Care in Smithfield, North Carolina

Compassionate, trustworthy and client-focused. Strong desire to work for elderly. HIGHLIGHTS • Over 3 years’ experience in personal care and housekeeping area • Highly skilled in grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing and caring for elderly clients • Well-versed in assisting residents with all kinds of activities of daily living • Demonstrated ability to record and report changes in resident’s eating habits to supervisor SPECIAL SKILLS • On-time medication • Meal preparation • Recreational activities • Grooming and dressing • Ambulation and vital signs • Transportation to appointments • Light housekeeping • Errands and shopping WORK EXPERIENCE Fremont nursing home : • Helped residents with ADL’s, by means of cooperative service plans • Provided excellent resident care under the supervision of certified caregiver • Promoted resident dignity, freedom and choice • Observed residents’ physical and mental conditions on a regular basis • Reported any changes to the PCA • Assisted seniors to and from dining room and activities • Took vital signs of residents • Performed first aid and initiated emergency response procedures • Greeted residents, visitors, and staff considerately and answered phones • Assisted residents at meal time • Served meals in the dining room • Assisted with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance • Helped residents with tours, move-in, move-outs and transfers • Assisted with laundry and housekeeping services for residents • Reported any hazardous conditions or equipment quickly • Attended and participated in training, in-services, and staff meeting EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS West-wood Community College, Nashville, TN – 2006 6-months’ Caregiver Training Current BLS, CPR and First Aid Diploma:Charles B Aycock High School, Pikeville ,nc – 2015 ADDITIONAL • Good communication and organizational skills • Ability to take initiative and react quickly in emergency