To gain employment in a clinical setting where my professional experience and training can be utilized. Having been in the health care field for over 20 years, I'm very passionate about caring for others. I am patient, have good interpersonal skills and communication skills, high ethical standards, and have keen observation skills. I like doing work that has the potential to make a difference in someone's life and knowing that I am making a difference in a person’s life.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
01.2018 - Current
Provide personal care assistance with bathing dressing and provide medication; perform light housekeeping and laundry duties, meal preparation, incontinence care, escort duties and dementia care.
Caregiver
University Retirement Community
06.2019 - 10.2020
Provide personal care assistance with bathing dressing and provide medication; perform light housekeeping and laundry duties, meal preparation, incontinence care, escort duties and dementia care.
Caregiver for Men Memory Care
Merrill Gardens
10.2023 - 07.2024
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Volunteering -Caregiver
Laura’s Elderly Lodge-Boarding Care Home
07.2001 - 08.2017
For groups of elderly patients, provide personal care assistance with bathing dressing and medication dosing, perform physical and occupational therapy continuum of in-home care therapy; administer medications, perform vital sign measurement, to include glucose reading
Perform carting and patient education
Administer PIC-line medication for patient
Provide hospice care working with end of life patients and families; provide at-home support of patient and of their family members, worked under general supervision of registered (hospice) nurse
Take medical histories, record vital signs
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
Take blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary
Scheduling coordinator for care giver schedules, schedule all in-home support and care of services as requested by client family member, schedule and reschedule in-home staff as necessary
Perform light housekeeping, laundry duties, meal preparation, incontinence care and escort duties.
Medical Assistant
Chiropractic Family Healthcare
06.2004 - 06.2005
Perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks, greet patients, answer telephones, schedule appointments, file insurance paperwork and update medical records
Perform clinical work, to include take medical histories, record vital signs, and prepare patients for exams and sterilize medical equipment
Advise on treatment plans, clean waiting and examination rooms and order supplies and equipment for the medical office
Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit
Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
Education
Medical Assisting Certificate - 2004
Kaplan Higher Education
Sacramento, CA
06.2005
Diploma -
Woodland High School
Woodland, CA
06.2000
Skills
Skilled in helping people and handling the public with professionalism and sensitivity
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Easy to work with, a cooperative and supportive colleague
Certification
CPR/First Aid certified for infants, children, adults and the elderly
Trainingeducation
Medical Assistant Certificate, 07/01/05
High School Diploma, Woodland High School
Medical Assistant, Maric College, Sacramento, CA
Medicalskills
Ability to accurately measure and record patients’ vital signs, height and weight
Experience drawing blood, collecting urine samples, and preparing laboratory specimens for testing
Knowledgeable with insurance billing procedures
Perform clerical support, including operating fax and copy machines
Assist physician in administering treatments/procedures