- Kayaking
- Camping
- Wine Tasting
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Cooking
- Music
- Dance
- Crafting and DIY Projects
Susan Sidor
Glendale
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care and elderly support, notably at Golden Hearts Senior Care. Excelled in problem-solving and compassionate service, enhancing patient quality of life. Achieved a 95% satisfaction rate through effective communication and time management skills. Expert in daily living assistance and maintaining patient dignity.
Healthcare professional prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. Extensive background in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Home Healthcare Caregiver
Golden Hearts Senior Care
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
In Home Health Caregiver
Home With Help
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' conditions, updating care plans as necessary.
Med Tech/Senior Caregiver
Parks Senior Villas
06.2017 - 12.2023
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
Behavioral Aide
Delta T Agency
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral issues during class time and school activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and interventions, ensuring data-driven decision making for support strategies.
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify triggers and patterns of behavior, informing intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
Behavioral Health Technician
Destiny Sober Living
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and discuss coping strategies.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South
Overland Park, KS12-1978
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Reliability and punctuality
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Certified Caregiving Consultant (CCC) - Caregiving.com.
Interests
Timeline
In Home Healthcare Caregiver
Golden Hearts Senior Care
10.2024 - Current
In Home Health Caregiver
Home With Help
04.2024 - Current
Med Tech/Senior Caregiver
Parks Senior Villas
06.2017 - 12.2023
Behavioral Aide
Delta T Agency
07.2016 - 06.2017
Behavioral Health Technician
Destiny Sober Living
08.2015 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission South
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