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Geraldine Edwards

Christchurch,Casebrook

Summary

Adept Caregiver with a proven track record of enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate communication and meticulous care. Mastered multitasking and organization, significantly improving client independence and emotional well-being. Demonstrates strong ethics and elderly care expertise, fostering trust and strong relationships with both patients and families.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Jo Wyatt
10.2019 - 05.2024

Client: Dorothy Hitch


  • Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Caregiver

Sue Allison
09.2017 - 09.2019


Client: Murray Allison


  • Assisted client with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Supported client 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.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.

Caregiver

Aged Concern
01.2013 - 08.2017


Client: Noeline Tolan


  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Elderly Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Patient Care
  • Strong Ethics
  • Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Companionship
  • Dementia Care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Behavioral Management
  • Mobility Assistance

Timeline

Caregiver

Jo Wyatt
10.2019 - 05.2024

Caregiver

Sue Allison
09.2017 - 09.2019

Caregiver

Aged Concern
01.2013 - 08.2017
Geraldine Edwards