Bella Castillo
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in providing assistance in daily living and personal care services in patients' homes per care plan. Familiarity with monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and output, exercise. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients, families, and staff; ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; adaptability to handle diverse patient needs and crises. Previous work has positively impacted patient lives through consistent provision of empathetic yet efficient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Paramount medical staffing
Duncanville, Texas
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Performed vital signs monitoring including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
Elderly Caregiver
Discovery village at dominion
San Antonio, Texas
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Encouraged social interaction between clients and their families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Judson High School
Converse, TX05-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXSkills
- Compassionate Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Dementia Care
- Range of motion exercises
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Restocking supplies
Timeline
PCA
Paramount medical staffing
10.2020 - 06.2024
Elderly Caregiver
Discovery village at dominion
03.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Judson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
San Antonio College