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Maria Angelica Souxouay

Modesto,CA

Summary

Highly trained professional talented in Home Care Services. Analytical problem-solver seeking position to apply expertise and enhance care. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager, Client Care Services

Starlight Caregivers
Los Altos, CA
09.2013 - 05.2021

● Is instrumental in the development and annual review of the organizational strategic plan. Supervises Client Care Coordinators, Schedulers, Staffing Coordinators and Caregivers in the office and field.

● Conducts intakes and in-home assessments. Onboards new clients and visits existing clients. Supports clients’ in-home care needs as needed with emergency fill-ins and visits.

● Manages client care coordination and the development of the plan of care. Is responsible for reviewing all admissions and implementation of the plans of care, ensuring that all are within the scope of home care regulations.

● Monitors client progress, coordination of services and expected outcomes. Assists and supervises staff in communication with the client's medical care team. Is responsible for ensuring employee/client care assignments provide adequate and appropriate client care during all service hours.

● Participates in person in interviewing, orientation and selecting new employees. Directs and evaluates personnel in the performance of their dues. ● Represents the agency in person at community functions and participates in public speaking engagements to various organizations, physicians’ offices and other interested pares in a positive and professional manner. Amends trade shows and events on behalf of the Company.

● Manages ongoing record review and initiating changes needed to maintain records in accordance with California and Federal regulations, ensuring all records are up to date, organized and ready for inspection at any me.

● Is instrumental in the development of educational programs through in-services and continuing education programs. Participates in in-service programs.

● Communicates with long term care insurance companies regarding client’s visit's schedule and reimbursement for the same.

● Performs other dues as requested.

Caregiver

Delta Star Adult Residential Facility
Modesto, CA
02.2007 - 07.2012
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • 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.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.

Administrator/Caregiver

Greenback Manor
02.2008 - Current
  • Monitor Patients with Acute Conditions
  • Maintain Safety, Respect and Dignity of Residents
  • Coordinate with Doctors and Registered Nurses to Develop Patient Care Plans
  • Maintain Patient Privacy and Confidential Patient Information
  • Provide Quality Primary Resident Care and Assist with Daily Living Activities

Vocational Nurse Extern

Amberwood Gardens
09.2013 - 11.2013
  • Trained in Tracheostomy
  • Catheter Care and Preparation
  • Trained and provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering blood sugar tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Functioned with accountability as defined in Vocational Nursing Practice Act to perform technical and manual skilled services under clinical direction of licensed physician or registered nurse.

Vocational Nurse Extern

Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness
09.2012 - 11.2012
  • Provided Primary Resident Care
  • Assisted with Daily Living Activities
  • Valley House Care center, Clinical
  • Organized, adapted and implemented nursing skills related to mobility, personal care and comfort.
  • Functioned with accountability as defined in Vocational Nursing Practice Act to perform technical and manual skilled services under clinical direction of licensed physician or registered nurse.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Correlated relationship between health and nutrition in planning and implementing patient care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

08.2006 - 11.2008
  • Assisted with daily living activities
  • Obtained Vitals
  • Provided caring companionship to elderly patients

Education

Vocational Nurse -

Carrington College

Theory HoursClinical Hours Certified Pharmacy Technician - undefined

Valley College of Modesto

General Education - undefined

Modesto Junior College

Nursing Prerequisite Courses - undefined

Skills

  • Bilingual in Tagalog
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Charting Expertise
  • Medical Terminology
  • Administering Medications
  • Understands Medical Procedures
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Trained in Tracheostomy Care
  • Trained in Gastrostomy Care
  • Psych and Mental Health Care
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Service Documentation
  • Client Records Management
  • Ability to Lift Clients
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attentive to People
  • Clear Communication
  • CPR Certification
  • Time Management
  • Problem Identification
  • Team Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Communication Assistance
  • Emergency Response
  • Safety Compliance
  • Condition Monitoring

Accomplishments

    Maria "Angel" Souxouay, licensee, owner of Serenity Home Care is a licensed Administrator for Residential Care facility for Elderly and Adult Residential Facility. Angel is originally from the Philippines. My family has been in the health care field for over 20 years. I started as live in caregiver caring for Adults with developmentally disabilities. I was also a CNA worked in different settings, private homes and skilled nursing facilities. I also attended Carrington College in San Jose, Ca where I completed Vocational Nursing.

    Message from Angel:

    As the owner, I have been in the caregiving business for over 20 years with 8 years recently managing client care coordination for a successful health care agency in the Bay Area. My management experience included coordination of care for over 40 clients and 130 caregivers. I am, therefore, committed to bringing this expertise and knowledge in running Serenity Home Care. I am beyond grateful to be part of the team to make a difference in our aging community.

Certification

Certified Pharmacy technician CPR Certified American Heart Association Certified Administrator Adult Residential Facility

Certified Administrator Residential Care Facility for Elderly

Licensee, RCFE, Serenity Home Care

Timeline

Manager, Client Care Services

Starlight Caregivers
09.2013 - 05.2021

Vocational Nurse Extern

Amberwood Gardens
09.2013 - 11.2013

Vocational Nurse Extern

Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness
09.2012 - 11.2012

Administrator/Caregiver

Greenback Manor
02.2008 - Current

Caregiver

Delta Star Adult Residential Facility
02.2007 - 07.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

08.2006 - 11.2008

Vocational Nurse -

Carrington College

Theory HoursClinical Hours Certified Pharmacy Technician - undefined

Valley College of Modesto

General Education - undefined

Modesto Junior College

Nursing Prerequisite Courses - undefined

Maria Angelica Souxouay