AUDREY NOELLE ARANTE
Buena Park,CA
Summary
Client-focused and dedicated in achieving superior outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team with strong background in home care. A highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
ABBA Home Care Services Inc
, CA
12.2018 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Silliman University
01.2014
Associate of Arts - Maintenance Production Analyst
Community College of the Air Force, America
01.2004
Skills
- Client assessment of daily needs
- Meal Preparation
- Program development for daily activities
- Transfer Techniques
- Focused on consistent quality care
- Skilled in building g rapport with client
- Adaptive to changing environments
- Recordkeeping
Reference
Grace M. Tel. #7143230994
Jennifer P. Tel. # 7145970866
Mauricio Tel. # 8554651997
Kristine W. Tel. # 6266154595
Timeline
Caregiver
ABBA Home Care Services Inc
12.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Silliman University
Associate of Arts - Maintenance Production Analyst
Community College of the Air Force, America