Verna G. Care Companion in Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 3 years’ experience in care giving field
• Highly skilled in grooming, toileting, bathing, dressing and transferring of elderly
• Well versed in assisting residents with activities of daily living
• Demonstrated ability to record and report changes in resident’s eating habits to supervisor
• Valid Driver’s license – Reliable transportation and clean driving record
SPECIAL SKILLS
• On-time medication • Meal preparation
• Recreational activities • Grooming and dressing
• Ambulation and vital signs • Transportation to appointments
• Light housekeeping • Errands and shopping
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Lexington HealthCare- Chicago, Ridge March 2013 – Present
Senior Caregiver
• Helped with ADL’s, by means of cooperative service plans
• Provided excellent resident care under the supervision of certified caregiver
• Promoted resident dignity, freedom and choice
• Observed residents’ physical and mental conditions on a regular basis
• Reported any changes to the PCA
• Assisted seniors to and from dining room and activities
• Took vital signs of residents

Home Health Care– Chicago, IL Jan 2011– Jan 2013
Caregiver
• Greeted residents, visitors, and staff considerately and answered phones
• Assisted residents at meal time
• Served meals in the dining room
• Assisted with dining room and kitchen clean up and maintenance
• Helped residents with tours, move-ins, move-outs and transfers
• Assisted with laundry and housekeeping services for residents
• Reported any hazardous conditions or equipment quickly
• Attended and participated in training, in-services, and staff meeting
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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Brown Mackie College, Major was Nursing
Current CNA 2011, CPR and First Aid
ADDITIONAL
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative and react quickly in emergency