Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
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Ada Varela

Gilroy,CA

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with experience caring for patients in home settings. Proficient in personal care, managing medications, and light housekeeping to ensure comfort and cleanliness. Builds strong relationships with patients, earning positive feedback for quality care. Works closely with healthcare teams to support patient health and safety. Motivated, reliable, and skilled in adapting to new challenges with excellent communication and teamwork.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Provider

TheKey
Los Gatos, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.

Home Helpers Care of Santa Clara Valley

Living Care Home Services
San Jose , CA
09.2019 - Current
  • Spoke to patients and built rapport using strong communication skills.
  • Operated patient care equipment, including oxygen machines, tube feeding systems, and inhaler masks.
  • Handled household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, running errands, and accompanying on outings
  • Offered companion care, providing emotional support and conversation.
  • Managed schedules and appointments for medical visits and personal needs.
  • Assisted in Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Hospice care, making sure the person was safe, comfortable, and mentally engaged.

Private Caregiver

Gary L Brandenburg RVOCT Tr
Morgan Hill, CA
07.2019 - Current
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Accompanied client to doctor appointments and other outings, providing safe transportation.
  • Maintain clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse

Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA

High School Diploma -

Gilroy High School
Gilroy, CA
06-2010

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Special needs care
  • Dementia care and Alzheimer's care
  • Client relationship management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Disability care
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Hospice care and life

Affiliations

  • Enjoys relaxing at the beach
  • Exploring nature and taking a stroll
  • Passionate about travelling
  • Expressing creativity through art

Accomplishments

  • Honors roll
  • Good ward attendant

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Care Provider

TheKey
10.2023 - Current

Home Helpers Care of Santa Clara Valley

Living Care Home Services
09.2019 - Current

Private Caregiver

Gary L Brandenburg RVOCT Tr
07.2019 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Gavilan College

Some College (No Degree) - Registered Nurse

Gavilan College

High School Diploma -

Gilroy High School

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