Marisol Herrera
Escondido,CA
Summary
Compassionate Memory Care Director qualified to create environments where both residents and staff members thrive. Enthusiastic professional with background managing budgets, maintaining staff of highly effective employees and communicating with all types of personalities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Embrace Memory Care Director
Felicita Vida Senior Living
2015.09 - Current
- Monitor team performance, including completing reviews, and recommending achievement awards.
- Implemented and helped the Activity Director with completing the monthly activity calendar for memory care residents to achieve maximum participation.
- Provided education to families and staff to help relate and understand Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Enhanced staff performance by providing ongoing training and support in dementia care best practices.
- Assist the marketing team with tours, family meetings and pre-assess potential move-ins.
- Improve resident quality of life by developing and implementing personalized care plans for each individual in the memory care unit.
- Reduced staff turnover by fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged open communication and teamwork.
- Achieved high levels of family satisfaction with regular updates on their loved ones progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Managed budget effectively, ensuring adequate resources and supplies were available for memory care programming needs.
- Developed therapeutic activities tailored to residents'' cognitive abilities, resulting in increased engagement and socialization among individuals with dementia.
- Conducted regular assessments of each resident''s cognitive status, adjusting their care plans accordingly to provide the most appropriate level of support.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality resident care.
- Optimized memory care programming by staying current on emerging research, attending conferences, and participating in industry training sessions.
- Maintained a safe environment for residents by conducting regular safety audits and implementing necessary improvements.
Caregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader
Silverado Memory Care
2015.04 - 2016.09
- Assisted and observed residents in their exercises and do their daily chores in cooking their dietary meals
- Trained other co-workers to do hands on hands with the residents in the home
- Coordinated and participated in outings and events for the weekend or during the week.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Enhanced resident comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
Caregiver
Affirmative Home Care Inc.
2011.09 - 2013.11
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized residents dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted residents with self-administered medications.
- Supported residents with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Metabolic Care
2011.03 - 2011.04
- Responsible for front office administrative duties such as answering phones, patient scheduling, referrals, and accurate timely data entry
- Handled back office duties such as rooming patients, hemoglobin tests, took vital signs, and assisted the doctor with minor outpatient procedures.
Caregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
2000.05 - 2009.12
- Able to use a Hoyer lift with residents that were quadriplegia
- Coordinated and participated in outings and events for residents on the weekend or during the week.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for residents, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Kaplan College
Vista, CAHigh School Diploma -
Valley High School
Escondido, CAMemory Care Director -
Felicita Vida Senior Living
Escondido, CACaregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader -
Silverado Memory Care
Escondido, CACaregiver -
Affirmative Home Care Inc.
Escondido, CAMedical Assistant -
Advanced Metabolic Care
Escondido, CACaregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader -
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
Escondido, CASkills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Data management
- CPR Certified
- Patient Scheduling
- Vital Signs
- Event planning and Programming
- Patient assessment, evaluation, and intervention
- EMR
- Process Improvement
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Incident reports
- State reports
- Accomplished manager
- Microsoft Word
- Yardi EHR
- Care Suite
- Staff training and development
- Special event planning and programming
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Quality Services
- Recruiting and Hiring
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Embrace Memory Care Director
Felicita Vida Senior Living
2015.09 - Current
Caregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader
Silverado Memory Care
2015.04 - 2016.09
Caregiver
Affirmative Home Care Inc.
2011.09 - 2013.11
Medical Assistant
Advanced Metabolic Care
2011.03 - 2011.04
Caregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
2000.05 - 2009.12
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Kaplan College
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Memory Care Director -
Felicita Vida Senior Living
Caregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader -
Silverado Memory Care
Caregiver -
Affirmative Home Care Inc.
Medical Assistant -
Advanced Metabolic Care
Caregiver/ Med-tech/ Team leader -
Mountain Shadows Community Homes
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