Erica Harper
Tucson
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with expertise in medication management, personal care assistance, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Husband
Tucson
02.2021 - 04.2026
- Provided daily personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration for clients.
- Assisted with meal preparation, focusing on nutritional needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support client health plans.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients in their homes.
- Developed trusting relationships to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Documented care activities accurately in client records for continuity of care.
- Transported family members to medical appointments and other errands as needed.
- Assisted family member with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Encouraged physical activity through walks outside or simple exercises indoors.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs including toileting and incontinence care.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to family members who were ill or disabled.
- Prepared nutritious meals for family members following dietary guidelines.
- Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
- Maintained a safe environment for the elderly by removing tripping hazards from living areas.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
Tucson
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration for clients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients through regular housekeeping.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals regarding client needs.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Washed and dried clothing and bedding following proper sanitation protocols to reduce infection risk.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Monitored changes in behavior or physical condition and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jenkintown
Jenkintown, PA06-1990
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication management
- Patient assessments
- Health monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Chronic illness management
- Chronic disease management
- Disability support
- Personal care assistance
- Meal preparation
- Transportation coordination
- Housekeeping maintenance
- First aid and safety
- Safety compliance
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Record documentation
- Progress documentation
- Medical record-keeping
- Client relationship management
- Patient advocacy
- At-home care instruction
- Emotional support
- Supportive companionship
- Compassionate client care
- Compassionate communication
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Empathetic listening
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Complex Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependable and responsible
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Behavior redirection
- Social interaction
- Living assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Progress documentation
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient companionship
Timeline
Caregiver
Husband
02.2021 - 04.2026
Caregiver
Consumer Direct Personal Care
09.2013 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Jenkintown