Brisa Carrera Vargas
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Abrio Home Care
Phoenix, AZ
04.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Direct Support Professional
Blue Mountain Developmental Programs, LLC
El Mirage, AZ
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Caregiver
Rise Services Inc
Surprise, AZ
01.2020 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Caregiver
Synergy Home Care
Surprise, AZ
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
Medical Assistant
Central Phoenix OBGYN
Phoenix, AZ
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Facilitated seamless patient care with thorough and accurate documentation of medical histories, vital signs, and medications.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Assisted in the development of clinic policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Assistant Manager
Circle K
Phoenix, AZ
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Education
Medical Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, AZ10-2020
High School Diploma -
Camelback High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2014
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- HIPAA compliance
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Caregiver
Abrio Home Care
04.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Blue Mountain Developmental Programs, LLC
02.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Synergy Home Care
11.2021 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Central Phoenix OBGYN
10.2020 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Rise Services Inc
01.2020 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager
Circle K
05.2014 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant -
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Camelback High School