Sijimol Mathew
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 3 years of experience
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Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 3 years of experience providing high-quality care to elderly and disabled individuals. Skilled in medication management, mobility support, and daily living assistance. Dedicated to enhancing client comfort and overall quality of life.
Experience
Caregiver (Residential) - Residential Care - Kerala & Hyderabad, India
(2021-01 - 2024-01)
Provided comprehensive care and support to elderly clients, focusing on personalized needs and well-being, including patient care, medication management, and emergency response.
- Facilitated physical therapy exercises, contributing to a 20% improvement in mobility for clients.
- Maintained accurate and confidential medical records.
- Assisted clients with daily activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral hygiene.
- Managed mobility transfers using gait belts and wheelchairs safely.
- Prepared nutritious, medically tailored meals adhering to specific dietary restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe living environments by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, and glucose levels daily.
- Recognized and reported changes in physical or mental health to supervisors immediately.
- Coordinated transportation and accompanied clients to medical appointments and therapy.
- Provided compassionate care for clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's.
- Utilized redirection and validation techniques to manage challenging behaviors calmly.
- Supported hospice patients, ensuring maximum physical comfort and emotional peace.
- Implemented cognitive exercises and memory games to stimulate mental activity.
- Offered emotional support and companionship through conversation, reading, and walks.
- Maintained detailed daily logs tracking mood, appetite, and physical symptoms.
- Acted as primary liaison between medical staff, clients, and family members.
Education
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) - Medical Laboratory Technology - Indian Medical Education Society, Kerala (1999-01)
Higher Secondary Education (HSE) - Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala - Govt.
Higher Secondary
School, Kottayam (1999-01)
SSLC - Board of Public Examination, Kerala - Mount Carmel GHSS, Kanjikuzhi (1997-01)
