Elder Care in Lancaster, California

Dedicated and compassionate provider of elder care, companionship and comfort for senior citizen residents of assisted living and memory care communities. Patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect. Trained and experienced in caregiving essentials such as: ⦁ Memory Care: ⦁ Dementia Communication Strategies ⦁ Anxiety Reduction ⦁ Social Interaction ⦁ Cognitive Support ⦁ Psycho-Emotional Care: ⦁ Warm Companionship ⦁ Reading, Games & Activities ⦁ On-Site & Off-Site Events ⦁ Independent Living Facilitation ⦁ Physical Care: ⦁ Bathing & Personal Hygiene ⦁ Dressing Assistance ⦁ Meal & Feeding Support ⦁ Wheelchair Transfer Experience IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES — Lancaster, CA Operator of assisted living and memory care communities throughout California Caregiver, 1/14 to Present Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provide dignified care to residents of both assisted living and memory care communities, including individuals living with all stages of Alzheimer’s disease. ⦁ Helped coordinate enjoyable activities for residents, including game nights, concerts, movies, card tournaments, exercise classes and makeover sessions. Assisted in procuring donated supplies, with repeated praise for creative ideas and resident-acclaimed programming. ⦁ Prepared and submitted resident progress notes. Ensured complete documentation in EMR system and immediately alerted RN and care provider teams of changes in condit Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support resident care plans, working under the guidance of an RN to deliver memory care, physical care and psycho-emotional care optimizing resident quality of life. ⦁ Completed 3-month program covering caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement and physical care (e.g., lifting, bathing and feeding support). ⦁ Demonstrated thorough knowledge of communication techniques, infection control, safety, body mechanics and age-related differences while providing compassionate care.