Carla Molina
Deerfield Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at John Knox Village of Pompano Beach, providing compassionate support and enhancing patient wellbeing. Skilled in medication administration and emotional support, I foster strong relationships, ensuring dignity and comfort for clients. Committed to maintaining high standards of care, I effectively manage daily living activities and promote independence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Family Assistant
Sapyta Family
03.2015 - Current
- Supported clients in performing daily tasks while fostering independence.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Private Caregiver for Susan Adams
John Knox Village Of Pompano Beach
03.2017 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Drove patients to appointments and errands, ensuring their transportation needs were met safely and punctually.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
- Improved patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and goals.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Respite Care Provider for Dylan Smith
Smith Family
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort with compassionate and attentive support during daily activities.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both patients and their families.
- Communicated proactively with primary caregivers regarding any changes in patient status or condition during respite stays.
- Received consistent positive feedback from families on the quality of care provided, contributing to a high level of client satisfaction.
- Coordinated recreational activities for patients, promoting socialization and cognitive engagement throughout the respite period.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort during all movements.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring patient health and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Adhered to all relevant regulations and guidelines associated with respite care provision, maintaining a high standard of professionalism throughout each engagement.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by listening empathetically to their concerns and providing reassurance as needed.
- Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
- Improved respite care quality by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
Licensed Esthetician - Skincare
Cortiva Institute
Pompano Beach, FL05.2023
Patient Care Technician -
Florida Career College
Boynton Beach, FL05.2015
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CA06.2002
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Medication administration
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care plan adherence
- Records management
- Transportation services
- Medical records management
- Language fluency
- Physical therapy support
- Indirect patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Nutrition
- At-home care instruction
- Empathetic listening
- Daily living activities assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Patient care and companionship
- Autism support
- Medication coordination
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Clear communication
Timeline
Private Caregiver for Susan Adams
John Knox Village Of Pompano Beach
03.2017 - 01.2022
Respite Care Provider for Dylan Smith
Smith Family
01.2017 - 02.2018
Caregiver/Family Assistant
Sapyta Family
03.2015 - Current
Licensed Esthetician - Skincare
Cortiva Institute
Patient Care Technician -
Florida Career College
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Los Angeles Valley College
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