Angel Santamaria
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with a rich background in caregiving and personal assistance, notably at Kindly Care. Excelled in providing emotional support and improving patient outlook, alongside proficient medication coordination and pet care capabilities. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and teamwork, enhancing client well-being and fostering positive environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP (DIRECT SUPPORT PROFFESIONAL)
360 Behavioral Health
San Diego, CA
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Internship Student
Dr boyds Pet Resort
San Diego, CA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided comprehensive animal care and handling, ensuring the well-being and comfort of pets at all times.
- Executed detailed feeding and grooming procedures for a variety of animals, maintaining their health and hygiene.
- Monitored pets closely for any signs of illness and responded appropriately to ensure their safety.
- Maintained clean and safe living areas for pets, ensuring a hygienic environment.
- Assisted in pet training sessions, contributing to the behavioral development of the animals.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for both pets and staff.
Internship Student
Compact Clothing store
San Diego, CA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Assisted in creating promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, catalogs.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
Caregiver Personal Assistant
Kindly Care
San Diego, CA
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided emotional support to client during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support to client during difficult times.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped client adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Assisted client with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted client with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
High Tech High Media Arts
2230 Truxtun Rd, San Diego, CA 9210606-2024
Skills
- Compassionate client care
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Supportive companionship
- At-home care instruction
- Lifting and transferring
- personal care
- cooking
- Personal assistant experience
- Medication experience
- ADLs
- Caregiving
- Bilingual
- Stress management
- Disability support
- Meal preparation
- Pet control
- Pet care capabilities
- Animal Handling Competence
- Pet nail trimming
- Pet diagnosis
- Pet grooming
- Pet care responsibilities
- Customer relations
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Team collaboration
- Employee development
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- High School Diploma
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internship Student
Dr boyds Pet Resort
05.2024 - 06.2024
Internship Student
Compact Clothing store
06.2023 - 07.2023
DSP (DIRECT SUPPORT PROFFESIONAL)
360 Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 07.2024
Caregiver Personal Assistant
Kindly Care
07.2020 - 11.2022
- High School Diploma
High School Diploma -
High Tech High Media Arts
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