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Ana Montalvo

La Habra,CA

Summary

Experienced caregiver/cna knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA and CHHA

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Whittier , CA
10.2020 - Current
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Caregiver

Homewatch Caregivers
Yorbalinda , CA
06.2020 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.

Caregiver

24 Hour Home Care
El Segundo, CA
09.2014 - 12.2019
  • Assisted with daily activities, including dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.

CNA

St. Joseph Health System
Anaheim, CA
10.2013 - 01.2020
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep [Job title]s informed of changes.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Med Tech/caregiver

Emeritus/Brookdale Assisted Living
Brea, CA
03.2014 - 08.2014
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Caregiver

Peoples Care
Whittier, CA
10.2011 - 12.2011
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

CNA

Kindred Healthcare
Brea, CA
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for average of 7 patients per 12hour in subacute facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep lVN informed of changes.

Caregiver

Park Regency Retirement
La Habra, CA
09.2007 - 09.2009
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.

CNA

St. Judes Hospital
Fullerton, CA
09.2007 - 09.2008

. work in cardiac dept.

  • Cared for average of 8 patients per hour in cardiac dept. facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered Nurse of changes.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

CNA

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Whittier, CA
06.2005 - 01.2006
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Registered Nurse informed of changes.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

CNA

Park Regency Convelescent
La Habra, CA
02.2003 - 04.2004
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Cared for average of 18 patients per 8 hour in nursing facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep LVN informed of changes.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

No Degree - CNA And CHHA

Alta Tech Academy
Westminister

No Degree - Vocational Nursing

California Career Institute
Garden Grove, CA

High School Diploma -

PParkridge Private School
Long Beach
09.2009

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Regan Career Institute
Monrovia, CA

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Universal School & Colleges of Health Services
Santa Ana, CA

No Degree - CNA

TRi-Cities REgional Occupational Program
Whittier, CA

Skills

  • Detailed Oriented
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Respiratory equipment, wheelchairs,hoyer lift training
  • Patient care
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Patient care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Assist with personal grooming
  • Infection control procedures

Timeline

CNA and CHHA

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
10.2020 - Current

Caregiver

Homewatch Caregivers
06.2020 - Current

Caregiver

24 Hour Home Care
09.2014 - 12.2019

Med Tech/caregiver

Emeritus/Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2014 - 08.2014

CNA

St. Joseph Health System
10.2013 - 01.2020

Caregiver

Peoples Care
10.2011 - 12.2011

CNA

Kindred Healthcare
05.2011 - 10.2011

Caregiver

Park Regency Retirement
09.2007 - 09.2009

CNA

St. Judes Hospital
09.2007 - 09.2008

CNA

Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
06.2005 - 01.2006

CNA

Park Regency Convelescent
02.2003 - 04.2004

No Degree - CNA And CHHA

Alta Tech Academy

No Degree - Vocational Nursing

California Career Institute

High School Diploma -

PParkridge Private School

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Regan Career Institute

No Degree - Medical Assistant

Universal School & Colleges of Health Services

No Degree - CNA

TRi-Cities REgional Occupational Program
Ana Montalvo