Chelsea Covarrubia
Piggott
Summary
Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Observant professional with successful background delivering heartfelt care to residents. Compassionate and service-oriented individual well-educated in medication administration and schedule management. Outstanding knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Experienced professional skilled at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns through proactive schedule coordination. Demonstrates proper attention to personal hygiene and dress. Proficient in event planning and household administration.
Compassionate Elderly Caregiver known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in personalized care planning, medication management, and companionship, ensuring comfort and safety of clients at all times. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, leveraging these soft skills to connect with clients and provide exceptional care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Allheart Senior Care
Piggott
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship through engaging conversations and social activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration for clients.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for residents.
- Supported mobility through safe transfers and use of assistive devices.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client care needs and updates.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Educated families on available resources within the community that can assist them in caring for their loved ones.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
Education
Piggott High School
Piggott, ARSkills
- Medication management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Emergency response
- Client relationship building
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Family communication
- Activity planning
- Safety assessment
- Emotional support provision
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Record keeping
- Community resource education
- Transfer assistance
- Emotional support
- Rehabilitation exercise
- Basic mathematics
- Data confidentiality
- Post operative care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Active listening
- Infection control
- Attention to detail
- Medical care support
- Bathing assistance
- Incontinence care
- Basic housekeeping
- Chronic illness management
- Case management
- First aid and CPR
- Empathy and patience
- Meal preparation
- Medical appointment coordination
- Behavior redirection
- Care plan management
- Recreational activities
- Client documentation
- Workload management
- Client safety and first aid
- Documentation and reporting
- Care plan assessment
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Allheart Senior Care
06.2024 - Current
Piggott High School