Asha Baca
Albuquerque
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic Caregiver with extensive experience at Heritage Home Healthcare, adept in patient companionship and emotional support. Excelled in providing elderly care, demonstrating strong ethics and compassion. Improved clients' quality of life through effective problem-solving and adaptability, ensuring safety and promoting independence. Skillfully managed medication, contributing to a 20% increase in patient satisfaction.
Professional driver with extensive experience in non-emergency medical transportation. Proven ability to ensure safe, timely, and reliable transport of patients. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to meet changing needs efficiently. Skilled in navigation, patient care, and maintaining vehicle hygiene, always prioritizing safety and comfort. Dependable and results-driven, consistently achieving high standards in service delivery.
Professional driver prepared for role, bringing valuable experience in patient transportation and care. Known for punctuality and maintaining high standards of safety and comfort. Team-oriented with focus on collaboration and dependable service, ensuring adaptability to dynamic situations.
Qualified Desired Position with solid background in safely transporting patients and providing compassionate care. Proven history of maintaining punctual schedules and ensuring patient comfort. Demonstrated reliability and effective communication skills while adapting to changing needs and environments.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Independent Living Resource Center Inc
09.2013 - 01.2023
- Supported clients in performing daily living activities.
- Performed comprehensive household cleaning and efficiently ran various errands.
- Delivered consistent aid in daily tasks like grooming, medication adherence, and food preparation.
- Executed light housekeeping tasks to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
Caregiver
Heritage Home Healthcare
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Executed errands and managed laundry effectively.
- Maintained routines through meal planning, grooming aid, and medication scheduling support.
- Respected patient's personal space while carrying out cleaning responsibilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
Social Work Concentration
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NMHigh School Deploma - General Education
Foothill High School
Albuquerque, NM12.2001
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Medication management
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Transportation services
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Disability support
- Lifting and transferring
- State regulations
- Patient mobility assistance
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Clear communication
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Caregiver
Independent Living Resource Center Inc
09.2013 - 01.2023
Caregiver
Heritage Home Healthcare
06.2012 - 07.2013
Social Work Concentration
Central New Mexico Community College
High School Deploma - General Education
Foothill High School
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