Ana Miranda
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Skilled Caregiver with a proven track record at affinity behavioral care, adept in personal care assistance and sign language proficiency. Expertly crafted individualized care plans, enhancing life skills and ensuring safety for special needs clients. Demonstrated leadership in facilitating group activities and providing emotional support, showcasing exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
DTA
Goodyear, AZ
09.2015 - Current
- Created individualized care plans based on each client's unique needs and abilities.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Facilitated group activities for multiple special needs adults or children at once.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
Caregiver
affinity behavioral care
Goodyear, AZ
10.2018 - 08.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Education
GED -
Trevor High School
Arizona City, AZ03-1999
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Sign language proficiency
- Toileting assistance
- First-aid and CPR
- Medical chart documentation
- Physical therapy
Languages
English and Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
affinity behavioral care
10.2018 - 08.2024
Caregiver, Special Needs
DTA
09.2015 - Current
GED -
Trevor High School
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