Angie Martinez
Hereford,TX
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Private Healthcare Services
11.2001 - 11.2016
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Caregiver
Conner House
03.2013 - 10.2015
- 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 patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
Domestic Violence Counselor
Counseling
01.2007 - 03.2013
- Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized domestic violence counseling plans.
- Contributed to agency-wide efforts for continuous improvement by participating in staff trainings and professional development opportunities.
- Documented client progress thoroughly, maintaining accurate records in accordance with agency policies and confidentiality guidelines.
- Empowered clients to make informed decisions by providing comprehensive information on available resources and options.
- Assisted clients in navigating the legal system, resulting in increased access to protection orders and other legal remedies.
- Coordinated assessment and clinical services to clients to address psychosocial, environmental, age-specific and cultural context.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing domestic violence, ensuring immediate safety and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Fostered a supportive group environment through facilitating weekly domestic violence support groups.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored specifically for individuals impacted by domestic violence trauma, fostering personal growth and healing.
- Employed range of clinical interventions to deliver ongoing supportive counseling services for clients.
- Collaborated effectively with law enforcement personnel when necessary to ensure client safety or report suspected abuse incidents as mandated reporters.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hereford High School
Hereford TXSkills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Daily living assistance
- Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Strong Ethics
- Records Maintenance
- Medical Records Management
- Transportation Services
- Caring Companionship
- Household Cleaning
- Supportive Personality
- Personal Care Worker
- Cooking meals
- Team Collaboration
- Wound Care
- Childcare experience
- Safety Compliance
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Suicide Risk Assessment
- Parenting Skills Education
- Substance abuse awareness
- Child Welfare Knowledge
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Conner House
03.2013 - 10.2015
Domestic Violence Counselor
Counseling
01.2007 - 03.2013
Caregiver
Private Healthcare Services
11.2001 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Hereford High School