Carolina Castro
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Jeanie Lauer
Malibu, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Took vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when necessary.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Transported client to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client's health condition and progress towards goals set out in the care plan.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Caregiver, Housekeeper
Ioe Adler
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
Personal Care Assistant, Companion
Andy Levin
West Hollywood, CA
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Planned daily activities to allow client opportunities for light exercise
- Helped client handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming
Private Caregiver
Suzan Fowler
Simi Valley, CA
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Night time caregiver for Alzheimer's patients
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
Caregiver
Bruce Lurie
Studio city, CA
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Helped client with activities of daily living (ADL), including personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation and household maintenance
- Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety
Personal Caregiver, Companion
Nadia Freed
Northridge, CA
3 2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted client with activities of daily living including, meal preparation, ambulation and med reminders
- Transported client to and from appointments as needed
- Shopping/errands for clients as needed
- Worked in employer's residence
- Offered extremely flexible hours for fill in and/or weekends/holidays
Caregiver
Ann Katz
Chatsworth, CA
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Followed individual care plan as directed by supervising nurse to accommodate client's needs and desires in day to day function
- Assisted with bathing and grooming tasks such as shampooing hair, finger/toenail care, brushing teeth, and shower assistance
- Performed housekeeping duties such as folding and washing clothes, preparing medication, cooking meals, and grocery shopping
- Helped clients take prescribed medication and assisted client with mobility inside and outside home when necessary
- Served as a pleasant and supportive companion during client interactions to promote a healthy and positive working relationship
- Worked in employer's residence
- Offered extremely flexible hours for fill in and/or weekends/holidays
Hospice Aide
Global Provider Solutions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager
- Cleaned and organized patients’ living quarters
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Assisted with ADLs
- Comforted patient and provided them with reassurance and encouragement. Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Education
Licensed Nursing Assistant
St. Jude Nursing School
2016
Skills
- Skilled in assisting patients with activities essential in their daily lives
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Skilled in performing light housekeeping, pet care and providing companionship
- Bilingual in English and Portuguese
- Administering medication
- Compassionate client care
- Strong communication skills
- Client safety and first aid
Certification
- CPR Certification
References
Eileen Gano (424) 781-2548
Coleen (760) 285-5511
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Jeanie Lauer
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Housekeeper
Ioe Adler
09.2019 - 11.2022
Personal Care Assistant, Companion
Andy Levin
02.2019 - 06.2019
Private Caregiver
Suzan Fowler
07.2018 - 01.2019
Caregiver
Bruce Lurie
02.2018 - 07.2018
Caregiver
Ann Katz
07.2015 - 03.2017
Hospice Aide
Global Provider Solutions
01.2014 - 07.2015
Personal Caregiver, Companion
Nadia Freed
3 2017 - 02.2018
Licensed Nursing Assistant
St. Jude Nursing School
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