Lenise Samuels
Lake Bluff,IL
Summary
Accomplished caregiver, enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and efficient time management. Skilled in vitals monitoring and dementia care, I significantly improved patient comfort and wellbeing. Expert in multitasking and organization, ensuring optimal patient care and support. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
The Sheridan Of Green Oaks Retirement Community
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing and dental care.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the hospice care team effectively.
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Front Desk Receptionist
Samuels Construction
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
Private Caregiver
Private Care Giver
08.2014 - 02.2017
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belize Rural High School
Bermudian Landing, Belize06.2013
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dementia Care
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- CPR Certification
- Alzheimer's Care
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Timeline
Caregiver
The Sheridan Of Green Oaks Retirement Community
05.2021 - Current
Caregiver
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2020 - 03.2020
Front Desk Receptionist
Samuels Construction
02.2017 - 06.2019
Private Caregiver
Private Care Giver
08.2014 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Belize Rural High School
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