Belen Zepeda
Santa Monica,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Rose's Agency Home Care
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Caregiver
One-Heart Caregiving Services
Los Angeles, CA
03.2015 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Certificate - C.N.A/H.H.A
Los Angeles School of Nursing
Los Angeles, CA11.2023
Certificate - Medical Billing And Administration
Providence College
Pico Rivera, CA06.2022
Skills
Problem-Solving
Patient Care
Daily living assistance
Multitasking and Organization
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Emotional Support
Housekeeping
Strong Ethics
Relationship Building
Compassionate Care
Flexible Schedule
Verbal and written communication skills
First aid and safety
Flexible schedule and availability
Patient Companionship
Dementia Care
Compassionate communication
Medical record-keeping
Medication and Appointment Reminders
Supportive Companionship
Alzheimer's Care
Direct Patient Care
Behavioral Management
Documentation
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Mobility Assistance
HIPAA Compliance
Special Needs Care
Client documentation
Behavior redirection
Patient Management
ADL Assistance
Client Transportation
Incident Reporting
End of life care
Care Plan Management
Hoyer Lifting Equipment
Nutrition knowledge
Progress Documentation
Patient Assessments
Complex Problem-Solving
Care Plan Adherence
Records Management
Transportation Services
PPE Usage
Medical Records Management
English/Spanish Fluent
Records Maintenance
Physical therapy support
Chronic Illness Management
Medical office administration
Case Management
State regulations knowledge
Chronic Disease Management
Incapacitation care
Disability Support
Fast Learner
Attentive to People
Bedside Care
Ability to Lift
Supportive Personality
Household Cleaning
Caring Companionship
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Personal Care Aide
Meal Planning and Preparation
Team Collaboration
Documentation and Recordkeeping
First Aid Certification
Errands
Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
Wound Care
Client satisfaction
Emergency Response
Care Planning
CPR Certification
Timeline
Caregiver
Rose's Agency Home Care
07.2023 - Current
Caregiver
One-Heart Caregiving Services
03.2015 - 07.2023
Certificate - C.N.A/H.H.A
Los Angeles School of Nursing
Certificate - Medical Billing And Administration
Providence College