Personal Care Follow Up

Melba Mayorquin

510-***-**** ****************@*****.*** Berkeley, CA 94702

SUMMARY

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle client need.

SKILLS

Meal Preparation

Medication Administration

Time management

Observation

Patience

Problem Solving

Basic Housekeeping

Empathy

EXPERIENCE

Caregiver, Mary Ashe, June 2022-October 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Assisted elderly client with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.

Provided companionship by engaging in conversation and participating in activities to enhance happiness.

Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.

Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.

Keep track of changes in medications and other pertinent information.

Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.

Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals and monitoring food consumption levels.

Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.

Participated in meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.

Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.

Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.

Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.

Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.

Helped patient exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.

Maintained cleanliness of client’s environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.

Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Built strong and trusting rapport with client and loved ones.

Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.

Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.

Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.

Contacted medical providers on behalf of client to follow up on appointments.

Helped client adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dental, Universidad Michoacana De San Nicolas De Hidalgo, Morelia, Mich., Mexico June 1982

LANGUAGES

Spanish:

Professional

English:

Limited

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

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