A compassionate caregiver with experience serving chronically ill patients. Skilled in keeping client as active as possible and treating them with respect. SKILLS • Prepared and submitted accurate and complete patient progress notes to the patient's family and care team. • Delivered friendly and professional companionship, including social activities inside and outside of the home. • Performed light housekeeping responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. • Instructed the patient to follow his nutrition plan as directed by a care team. • Managed timely intake of medicines and supplements as suggested by a physician. EXPERIENCE • Assisted patient in bathing, dressing, and grooming. • Advised patients by teaching the use of a cane or walker, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene. • Helped family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient. • Educated patients on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. • Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying the nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. • Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards. • Protected the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. • Enhanced service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value.

Taken care of my grandmother while she was sick and bedridden for 1yr