Caregiver, Special Needs
Keringle Park
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to prevent accidents and promote health.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided assistance to individuals with disabilities by helping with activities of daily living.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
- Provided personal care to maintain hygiene and prevent health problems.
- 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..
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Kept complete and accurate records, documenting care and patient progress.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy to protect individual's rights and well-being.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Administered medication to manage symptoms and promote healing.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported individuals to appointments and activities to facilitate access to healthcare and community engagement.
- Engaged individuals in recreational and leisure activities to promote socialization and improve quality of life.
- Offered respite care for families to support well-being and prevent burnout.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
