Becky Yealu
Louisville
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in personal hygiene assistance, meal preparation, and emotional support. Proven ability to foster meaningful connections while ensuring safety and comfort for elderly clients.
Compassionate and skilled caregiver specializing in elderly care and direct support for diverse needs. Proficient in documentation, health monitoring, and providing emotional support, committed to enhancing well-being and independence for clients.
Experienced caregiver known for delivering compassionate support and maintaining a safe environment. Strong skills in personal hygiene assistance, medication management, and fostering family communication to improve client care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Granny Nannie
2014.03 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to elderly clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, medication management, and personal hygiene routines.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical professionals for timely interventions.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, enhancing communication regarding client care updates and needs.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Direct Support Professional
UofL Peace Hospital
2019.07 - 2022.06
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing overall well-being.
- Monitored behavioral changes, documenting progress and adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, promoting independence and self-sufficiency.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
2010.06 - 2014.05
- Provided compassionate care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Monitored and recorded clients' health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- 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.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School
Monrovia, Liberia2001-08
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Activities of daily living
- Emotional support
- Basic housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Alzheimer's support
- Incontinence care
- Bathing assistance
- Daily living assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Fall prevention
- Fast learner
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
UofL Peace Hospital
2019.07 - 2022.06
Elderly Caregiver
Granny Nannie
2014.03 - Current
Caregiver
Rescare Homecare
2010.06 - 2014.05
High School Diploma -
Monrovia High School