Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Generic

Brenda Ortiz

El Centro,CA

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at A&A Cottage View Assisted Living, skilled in medication administration and patient monitoring. Proven ability to build strong rapport with clients while ensuring safety and comfort. Successfully coordinated transportation and meal preparation, enhancing clients' quality of life through compassionate support and meticulous record-keeping.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

A&A Cottage view assited living
El Centro, CA
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.

Caregiver

N Your Home Healthcare
El Centro, CA
03.2017 - 10.2019
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
El Centro, CA
03.2005 - 08.2008
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Union High School
El Centro, CA
06-2004

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Record keeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Safe lifting techniques
  • Client transportation
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Medical appointment scheduling

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

  • Bathing and grooming
  • medication management
  • keeping the house tidy and clean various areas
  • keep track of appointments

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

A&A Cottage view assited living
10.2020 - 11.2022

Caregiver

N Your Home Healthcare
03.2017 - 10.2019

Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2005 - 08.2008

High School Diploma -

Central Union High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE