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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
Christchurch, CAN
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
Christchurch, CAN
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
Christchurch, CAN
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