Bertha Corrales
Indio
Summary
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with over 22 years of experience providing high-quality care to elderly, disabled, and medically fragile individuals in both long-term care and home care settings. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, promoting resident dignity and independence, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure excellent patient care. Known for patience, reliability, strong work ethic, and building trusting relationships with residents and families.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Springs Healthcare Center
Indio, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Help residents with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and ambulation while following safety protocols.
- Monitor residents for changes in physical and emotional condition and promptly report concerns to nursing staff.
- Assist with feeding and hydration while following dietary and aspiration precautions when necessary.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
- Documented patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Contributed to overall quality and care of patients by answering calls for help, taking vital signs, and monitoring behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
Professional Caregiver
Various Long-Term Care Facilities and Home Care Settings
Indio, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided compassionate care for seniors and individuals with disabilities for more than two decades.
- Assisted clients with all activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs and encouraged proper nutrition.
- Assisted with medication reminders as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to improve quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping, laundry, and maintained clean living environments.
- Assisted with transportation to appointments and community activities when needed.
- Prevented falls or injuries among clients through vigilant monitoring of their surroundings and timely assistance with mobility challenges.
- Facilitated social engagement for clients by arranging outings and coordinating visits with friends and family members.
- Developed trusting relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication channels regarding care updates or concerns that arose during the caregiving process.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mexicali, Mexico
Mexicali, Mexico Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
- Mobility & Transfer Assistance
- Personal Hygiene & Grooming
- Infection Control
- Communication
- Time Management
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desert Springs Healthcare Center
08.2024 - Current
Professional Caregiver
Various Long-Term Care Facilities and Home Care Settings
01.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Mexicali, Mexico