Alma Mendez
339 Bell Ave Apt 7,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center, skilled in patient assessment and medication administration. Successfully enhanced patient safety and comfort through proactive care strategies and effective communication. Dedicated to fostering independence and dignity while maintaining meticulous health records to support informed decision-making.
Diligent [Desired Position] with background in providing compassionate care and supporting daily living activities. Proven ability to assist clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility support. Demonstrated empathy and patience in handling sensitive situations and maintaining safe environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver Attendant / Med Tech
Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center
01.2012 - 03.2022
- Managed household tasks efficiently, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Implemented strategies to prevent falls and accidents in the home setting, reducing risk of injury to patients.
- Ensured patient safety through diligent monitoring and adherence to care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted continuity of care by updating family members on changes in the patient''s condition or treatment plan.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
Elderly Caregiver
Creative Living Options Inc.
02.2003 - 11.2011
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Med Tech
Palm Gardens Assisted Living
02.2000 - 02.2007
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
Education
RN
Carrington College
Folsom, CA10-2029
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan development
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Health record documentation
- Patient assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient care
- Documentation
Timeline
Caregiver Attendant / Med Tech
Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center
01.2012 - 03.2022
Elderly Caregiver
Creative Living Options Inc.
02.2003 - 11.2011
Med Tech
Palm Gardens Assisted Living
02.2000 - 02.2007
RN
Carrington College
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