Blanca Iturralde
Concord,NC
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Ihss Aging&adult Services
06.2018 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Lead Person
Grimmway Farms
01.1996 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and establish project priorities, ensuring alignment with overall company goals.
- Increased team productivity by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget constraints.
- Provided ongoing support to team members by being accessible for questions or concerns while empowering them to take ownership of their responsibilities successfully.
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and maintain momentum towards achieving objectives.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams for better collaboration and project execution.
- Coordinated resources effectively throughout projects'' lifecycle; ensuring optimal utilization of time, materials and personnel.
- Resolved conflicts within the team, fostering a healthy work environment focused on collaboration and mutual respect.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Education
No Degree -
New Creation 20-30
MexicoSkills
Respectful and Compassionate
Time Management
Elderly Care
Problem-Solving
Timeline
Caregiver
Ihss Aging&adult Services
06.2018 - 06.2021
Lead Person
Grimmway Farms
01.1996 - 01.2019
No Degree -
New Creation 20-30
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