Candice Garcia
Grass Valley,CA
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Home Care Provider
Self-employed
Grass Valley, CA
10.2011 - Current
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening to their concerns and offering encouragement when needed.
- Ensured that all client rights were respected at all times while providing quality care in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients including reading, playing games, going for walks or attending social events.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations involving clients while adhering to safety regulations.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information about patients.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through active listening skills and compassionate understanding of individual needs.
- Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with clients in their home environment.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Arrange medication and reminded patients to take each according to correct schedule.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Education
Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley, CACare Provider
Skill Lab
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Care Plan Adherence
Certification
- Tube Feeding
- Monitoring Blood Pressure
- Catheter Care
- Colostomy CareIn
I
Timeline
In Home Care Provider
Self-employed
10.2011 - Current
Apple Valley High School
Care Provider
Skill Lab
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