Adela E Gonzalez
Downey,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience on the private field , skilled in medication management and emotional support. Recognized for enhancing patient quality of life through compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to multitask and maintain a safe environment, ensuring dignity and respect for clients with Alzheimer's , Dementia and multiple health condition.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAREGIVER COMPANION
Arthur I Cohen Trust. Cohen's Family
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Supported medication management by organizing and administering prescribed treatments.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following established health protocols.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals accurately.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental stimulation and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
CAREGIVER COMPANION
HARGROVE'S FAMILY
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Monitored patient schedules, including doctor appointments, exercise routines,
medication schedules, recreation, and family visits. - Managed bed-to-chair transfers and bed turn for patient.
- Vital signs measure
- Food Preparation.
- Doctors Appointments
- Resolution of Emergency life threaten Situation.
- COPD/ DEMENTIA/ ALZHEIMER experience
- Nebulizer / Oxygen supplies experience
CAREGIVER COMPANION
Bell's Family, Beverly Hills . Los Angeles
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Monitored patient schedules, including doctor appointments, exercise routines,
medication schedules, recreation, and family visits.
- Managed bed-to-chair transfers and bed turn for patient.
Recognize by high level of confidentially.
- Effective performance in the training of six caregivers, obtaining positive results in the quality of healthcare
CAREGIVER COMPANION
TODES FAMILY
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Driver – driving client to various appointments;
- Accompanied client to social meetings with friends and other gatherings;
- Assisted and participated in athletic activities with client;
- Responsible for Kosher food preparation;
- Accompanied client during vacations and long trips.
CAREGIVER COMPANION
VULCAN INC
03.2005 - 06.2012
- Direct service in the total care and companionship of an elder in a private
household - Charged with communication of information and instruction between employer and team, requiring a high level of interpersonal communication and facilitation skills
- Handled daily routine; morning and evening hygiene, wardrobe assistance, meals and accompanying to activities.
- Identified special activities to keep elder sharp and stimulated; from reading books and the newspaper daily to traveling, to theater, ballet, restaurants and socializing with friends and family.
- Worked with nannies and children; taught children art techniques to create presents for their grandparents.
- Took care of guests or extended family members in household during stay;
decorated their rooms and made ready for arrival, selected activities and options during visits. - Artistic and creative gift wrapping during holiday seasons, during the year for birthdays and celebrations.
- Elder’s care shifted eventually to more hands-on assistance due to Alzheimer’s and frailness; bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers from bed/chairs to using walker or wheelchair and always with a focus on safety and security.
- High level of confidentially consistently honored.
- Entertained and interacted well with elder;
CAREGIVER NANNY
LESLIE/ TWETEN FAMILY
12.1998 - 12.2004
- Supervised and care for children of ages two and five when began employment
- Worked in large home with multiple staff members; worked as a team to support
family - Designed weekly vocabulary and grammar lesson in introductory Spanish forchildren.
- Kept the children safe and secure at all times
- Entertained in educational way
- Helped prepare home for guests and holiday seasons or other celebrations from
gift wrapping, home decorating and readying guests’ accommodations. - Primary caregiver and companion for 90 year-old and 84 year-old gentlemen
(parents of employers). - Continuing education on methods of care for Alzheimer’s patient; sharing findings
with family and utilizing techniques. - Implemented standards of care for a team of six through facilitated interaction,
reporting, scheduling, direct service and medication management. - Facilitated communication and visitation for all family members including young
children. - High level of security and safety for all family members
Education
NNAAPTM Certificate
Park Ridge Care Center.Nursing Assistant Training Institute
Seattle WA01-2025
Competency in Microsoft Office,Business Practices, Human Rel
08-2004
Customer Service Specialist Certificate Program in
Renton Community College
Renton, WA08-1998
Bachelor of Arts - BFA in Sculptor, Drawing And Etching
San Alejandro Academia Nacional De Belllas Artes
Havana. Cuba08-1991
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Dementia care
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Alzheimer's care
- Medication management
- HIPAA compliance
- Mobility assistance
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CNA
- CPR, NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION - UP TO 2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CAREGIVER COMPANION
Arthur I Cohen Trust. Cohen's Family
02.2025 - 08.2025
CAREGIVER COMPANION
HARGROVE'S FAMILY
08.2024 - 02.2025
CAREGIVER COMPANION
Bell's Family, Beverly Hills . Los Angeles
09.2015 - 02.2020
CAREGIVER COMPANION
TODES FAMILY
03.2014 - 03.2015
CAREGIVER COMPANION
VULCAN INC
03.2005 - 06.2012
CAREGIVER NANNY
LESLIE/ TWETEN FAMILY
12.1998 - 12.2004
NNAAPTM Certificate
Park Ridge Care Center.Nursing Assistant Training Institute
Competency in Microsoft Office,Business Practices, Human Rel
Customer Service Specialist Certificate Program in
Renton Community College
Bachelor of Arts - BFA in Sculptor, Drawing And Etching
San Alejandro Academia Nacional De Belllas Artes
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