Joyce Stewart
Milton
Summary
Dedicated caregiver skilled in personal care, medication management, and client relationship management. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective communication and compassionate support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Private Caregiver
Graves Family
Milton
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Assisted with daily personal care tasks for family members.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for family members.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained records of client care services provided including changes in condition or treatment plan.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by doctors or nutritionists.
Private Caregiver
lord of light healthcare
Burlington
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted with daily personal care tasks for family members.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Communicated regularly with family about care updates and needs.
- Implemented engaging activities to stimulate cognitive function and social interaction.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on errands or outings.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Caregiver
Art healthcare
Burlington
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients.
- 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.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
CNA
UNC Health Care
Chapel Hill
01.2006 - 06.2015
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported mobility aids and physical therapy exercises for patient recovery efforts.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christian Academy
Arizona City, AZ05-2003
Associate of Science -
Piedmont Community College
Yanceyville, NC04-2003
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Vital sign monitoring
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Safety awareness
- Light housekeeping
- Daily living support
- First aid and safety
- Fall prevention
- Team collaboration
- Housekeeping duties
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient care
- Nutrition management
- Care plan assessment
- Community activities
- Transportation services
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
Certification
CNA Licenses
Timeline
Private Caregiver
lord of light healthcare
02.2025 - 07.2025
Private Caregiver
Graves Family
07.2024 - 11.2025
Caregiver
Art healthcare
03.2021 - 12.2023
CNA
UNC Health Care
01.2006 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Christian Academy
Associate of Science -
Piedmont Community College