Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Listen to clasical music
Languages
Timeline
Brenda Flores

Brenda Flores

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Alliance for Health Inc, excelling in compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring. Leveraged expertise in dementia care and personal hygiene assistance to enhance patient well-being and independence. Achieved a 40% improvement in patient satisfaction through innovative engagement strategies and meticulous attention to privacy and confidentiality. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Care Associate

111 S Shore Drive
12.2022 - 10.2024
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Pharmacy Technician

Procare LTC
12.2015 - 05.2020
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Personal Care Assistant

Recco Home Care
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.

Home Health Aide

Alliance for Health Inc
04.2001 - 06.2010
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jane Addams V.H.S, 900 Tinton Ave,Bronx,N.Y. 10456
06-1985

Skills

  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Social interaction
  • Fall prevention
  • Meal Preparation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Household organization
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • ADL support
  • Patient transportation
  • Positioning management
  • Infection Control
  • Transfer assistance
  • Laundry processing
  • Mental health care

Certification

Pharmacy technician

Personal care certificate

Home health aide

Listen to clasical music

I believe listening to classical music brings peace not only mentally but good for everyday stressfull lives.

Languages

Latin
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Resident Care Associate - 111 S Shore Drive
12.2022 - 10.2024
Pharmacy Technician - Procare LTC
12.2015 - 05.2020
Personal Care Assistant - Recco Home Care
09.2013 - 09.2016
Home Health Aide - Alliance for Health Inc
04.2001 - 06.2010
Jane Addams V.H.S - High School Diploma,
Brenda Flores