Yolanda M. Collins

**** *. **** ***, *****, Gary, IN 46404: 219-***-**** adn31u@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate Caregiver with expertise in comforting and supporting senior citizens in residential settings. Empathetic to the needs of residents, responding respectfully. Skilled in memory care and in methods of communication for people suffering from dementia or requiring cognitive support. Trained Caregiver skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement, and physical care, including lifting,bathing, and feeding support. Understand age-related cognitive differences, and ensure a safe environment through observation and infection control redirection

Skills

Communication

Working front desk

Answering phones

Taking messages

Running errands

Delivering errands

Making copies of information

Delivering important information

Problem-solving

Housekeeping Duties

Dusting

Vacuum/ mopping/ sweeping

Laundry/ fold clothes/ linen

Clean bathroom

Remove trash/ garbage

Assist grocery shopping/ organizing Cabinet

Errands w/ restriction

Light meal preparation

Incontinence care

Wash dishes/ dry

Dishwasher/ store dishes

Experience

Homemaker and caregiver 08/2018 - 8/2019 Universe services and more, LLC - Gary, IN Performed household chores to ensure cleanliness, safety, and livability. Assisted the patient in day-to-day basic functions and prepared the patient's meals according to meal plans. Maintained case notes to document resident progress and condition.

Personal Homemaker 01/2015 - 12/2019 Vernon Howlett - Gary, IN Delivered expert administrative support each day, including processing all of the paperwork, appointment requests, and payments coming through a busy office. Prepared meals cleaning home.. paying bills day-to-day care making sure he stays on a daily routine taking in places going out doing different things

Senior Helpers: 2020 - Present

Attendant Care and Homemaker, Caregiver.

Duties:

Companionship, Meal Planning & Prep, Light Housekeeping,Shopping & Errands, Laundry and Linens, Medication Reminder, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Toileting Assistance, Eating Assistance, Grooming Assistance, Mobility Assistance, Memory Care, and Safety Assistance.

Skills:

Communication skills, Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Care and Comfort at a moment’s notice, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.

Education

High School Diploma: 1987

Horace Mann High School - Gary, IN

CPR Classes

In-Home Provider Caretaker Classes