CANDACE HERROD

GODFREY, IL *****

1-618-***-**** adsjc5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 14 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Experienced caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

When I was a care giver for Help at Home, I gave 100% in all that I had done there. I made sure the patients got what they needed and wanted. I would take them to the stores and doctor appointments. I made sure that their homes were cleaned thoroughly and that they always had a great home cooked meal.

When I was a monitor for the school bus company, I did a very good job with the children. I made sure that they were in their seats with their seatbelts properly on. I made sure I interacted with them while the bus driver drove the bus. I sang with them, talked with them, and made them feel comfortable while they were on the bus. I also helped with disabled students to lift them (with the lift) and get them into the seatbelts. I made them laugh and helped them to remember to be good and talk in a low tone voice.

SKILLS

Personal Service

Progress Documentation

Social Perceptiveness

Bedside Care

Incident Reporting

Client Education

Diet and Nutrition

Time Management

WORK HISTORY

HELP AT HOME HEALTH CARE

Caregiver Wood River, IL August 2009 - July 2014

Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

ILLINOIS CENTRAL SCHOOL BUS

Special Needs Bus Monitor Alton, IL August 2000 - August 2009

Supervised students and maintained discipline on bus to reduce driver distraction.

Partnered with bus driver to load and unload special needs students and equipment for safe departure and arrival.

Assisted special needs students with self-care to maintain proper hygiene while in transit.

Communicated with bus driver and [Job title] to meet students' medical, physical and behavioral needs during transport.

Lifted and moved students to optimize comfort.

Placed special needs students in designated seats and fastened and secured seat belts before departure to reduce risk of injury.

Informed parents of student behavioral changes to formulate guidelines and solutions.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Psychology Teacher Education

University of Phoenix

Tempe, AZ Expected in May 2025

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Elementary Education

University of Phoenix

Tempe, AZ May 2011

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Alton Senior High School

Alton, IL, June 1995

CERTIFICATIONS

DCA - Direct Care Aide

PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker

PCW - Personal Care Worker

LANGUAGES

Spanish

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