Antonio Grajeda
San Pablo,CA
Summary
Empathetic and organized caregiver with over a decade of experience in developing individualized care plans. Proven ability to coordinate medical appointments and advocate for patient needs, enhancing overall well-being and access to resources.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
In-Home Support Service
05.2010 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific health needs and enhance quality of life.
- Coordinated medical appointments and maintained communication between healthcare providers and family members.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring access to necessary resources and services for their well-being.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Coordinated healthcare appointments for patients, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
- Served as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, integrating recommendations from professionals into comprehensive patient care plans.
- Ensured safety and comfort for patients through meticulous attention to detail in administering medications, hygiene assistance, and mobility support.
- Provided end-of-life care and support for patients and their families, ensuring dignity, comfort, and emotional closure during difficult times.
- Increased independence for patients with mobility limitations by providing appropriate assistive devices and home modifications.
- Enhanced quality of life for patients with dementia by implementing cognitive stimulation activities tailored to individual needs.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Mover/Packer/Driver Specialist
Nor-Cal Moving and Storage
03.1999 - 08.2005
- Coordinated loading and unloading of residential and commercial items to ensure safe transport.
- Operated moving equipment, including dollies and hand trucks, for efficient item handling.
- Inspected packaging materials to verify integrity and prevent damage during transit.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and best practices for moving procedures.
- Led team in executing complex moves, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication.
- Developed and implemented strategies for optimizing route planning and reducing delays.
- Worked closely with team members to develop efficient strategies for completing moves within designated timeframes.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with customer possessions or merchandise weighing up to [Number] lbs.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Reduced potential damage to items by using appropriate packing materials and techniques for fragile or valuable possessions.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Packed boxes by filling voids and arranging items to fit appropriately based on size, dimensions, and weight.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Mover/Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler
Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage
06.1994 - 02.1999
- Packed and loaded for air, over sea's, and local house hold goods. Picked up and delivered in a timely fashion.
Education
GED -
05-1994
Skills
- Wheelchair transfers
- Daily living assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Personal care assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Cooking meals
- Ability to lift
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs - In-Home Support Service
05.2010 - Current
Mover/Packer/Driver Specialist - Nor-Cal Moving and Storage
03.1999 - 08.2005
Mover/Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler - Crown Worldwide Moving & Storage
06.1994 - 02.1999
Castro Valley Adult School - GED,