Dominic Saunders
Pittsburgh
Summary
With a proven track record at Royalty Home Health, I excel in delivering compassionate elderly care and effective medication coordination. Leveraging skills in empathetic listening and problem-solving, I've developed personalized care plans that enhance client well-being, demonstrating a commitment to dignity and independence. My approach has consistently improved patient quality of life, showcasing my dedication and multifaceted skill set.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Royalty Home Health
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Created engaging activities that stimulated mental and physical wellness of clients.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet specific needs of clients.
- Coordinated transportation and errands to support client independence and mobility.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Delivered personal care services, promoting dignity and respect for individuals.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Caregiver
You Belong @ Home LLC
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Created engaging activities that stimulated mental and physical wellness of clients.
- Implemented individualized care plans to meet specific needs of clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support by engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Coordinated transportation and errands to support client independence and mobility.
- Delivered personal care services, promoting dignity and respect for individuals.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
Diploma - N/A
Carrick Highschool
Pittsburgh, PA06.2017
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Physical therapy support
- Disability support
- Medication coordination
- Empathetic listening
- Lifting and transferring
Timeline
Caregiver
Royalty Home Health
09.2023 - 02.2025
Caregiver
You Belong @ Home LLC
05.2021 - 10.2023
Diploma - N/A
Carrick Highschool
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