Direct Care Aid for elderly
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I am a compassionate caregiver and have been in this field for 30 years. I have experience in both assisted living facilities and in-home settings.
DIRECT CARE AID 12/2012 to Current
Sun Valley Senior Living, Troy, MI
Care for physical needs of elderly patients, including those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
● Administer and order medications
● Assist with showers, dressing, and meals
● Take vitals and monthly weights
● Aid activity director during exercise, as well as, arts and crafts
● Assist with colostomy, catheter care, and tube feedings
● Keep resident rooms and laundry clean
● Perform assessments on new residents and update current resident files
● Give tours to prospective clients
● Assist with new patient admission forms and processing
● Participate in the prospective employee interview process
LEAD CAREGIVER 07/2006 to 03/2012
Brookdale Clair Bridge Memory Care, Troy, MI
HOUSEKEEPING AIDE 06/2005 to 06/2006
Royal Park Hotel, Rochester, MI
ELDERLY CAREGIVER 05/2004 to 05/2005
Waltonwood Assisted Living, Royal Oak, MI
LEAD CARE MANAGER 06/2001 to 05/2004
Sunrise Assisted Living, Troy, MI
LEAD CAREGIVER 06/1998 to 06/2001
Alterra Wynwood, Troy, MI
CAREGIVER & ASSISTANT MANAGER 07/1993 to 06/1998
Quinn Quality Home Daycare, Troy, MI
Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI
Certificate, Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, 06/2003
Oakland Technical Center, Pontiac
Certificate, Child Care, 06/1993
Avondale High School, Auburn Hills, MI
High School Diploma, 06/1993
