Alexis Arizaga
Chicago,IL
Summary
Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Outgoing and futuristic student pursuing a career in the nursing field. I have some hands-on experience with caregiving for adults and children.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
IDHS
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2024
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawndale High School For Social Justice
Chicago, IL06-2019
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- Care Plan Implementation
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Household Organization
- Toileting Assistance
- Meeting Facilitation
- Decision-Making Skills
- Reasoning
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Accomplishments
- Honor Roll all 4 years of high school (September 2015-June 2019)
- Deans List at University of Illinois at Chicago (Spring 2021)
- Deans List at University of Illinois at Chicago (December 2023)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
IDHS
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Studies
University of Illinois At Chicago
High School Diploma -
Greater Lawndale High School For Social Justice