Angela Cobena
New Haven,CT
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Reliable Caregiver enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
The Angels Home Care
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- 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.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
Elderly Caregiver
AM/PM Care Services
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Facilitated social interactions among senior residents through group activities, events, and outings.
- Ensured timely completion of errands for clients, including grocery shopping, appointments, and personal affairs management.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Packing Handler
BDL3 Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Enhanced packing efficiency by implementing new packing techniques and procedures.
- Reduced product damage rates through careful handling and proper packaging materials usage.
- Increased order processing speed by maintaining an organized and clean work area.
- Streamlined packing processes, resulting in improved productivity and reduced overtime expenses.
- Initiated proof of delivery documents to trace lost shipments.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily performance goals related to packing speed and accuracy rates.
Cook's Assistant
Siempre Angelita
Guayas, Ecuador
01.2005 - 12.2014
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
2 De Mayo
Ecuador02.1986
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Activities of Daily Living
- First Aid and Safety
- Basic Housekeeping
- Basic Mathematics
- Documentation and Reporting
- Patient Companionship
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping
- Spanish Fluency
- Diabetes Care
Certification
PCA (Personal Care Assistan).
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
The Angels Home Care
05.2023 - 10.2023
Packing Handler
BDL3 Amazon Fulfillment Center
01.2022 - 06.2022
Elderly Caregiver
AM/PM Care Services
05.2019 - 12.2022
Cook's Assistant
Siempre Angelita
01.2005 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
2 De Mayo