Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Catherine Berdan

Catherine Berdan

La Mesa,CA

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Care America Homecare Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Caregiver

Dorothy Dipiem
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Elderly Caregiver

Family Care Inc.
10.2016 - 02.2024
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Promoted independence among elderly clients by teaching them new skills or assisting them in relearning old ones as needed.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
  • Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Caregiver

Oscar Villacorte
10.2021 - 10.2023
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Caregiver

Minerva San Clemente Villas
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacist

Entro Escolar University
Philippines

Caregiving

Tomas Claudio Memorial College
Philippines
04.2018

Skills

  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Records Maintenance
  • CPR Certification
  • Dementia Care
  • Safety Compliance
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Personal Oxygen Delivery
  • Elderly Care
  • First aid and safety
  • Cooking meals
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Patient Management
  • Daily living assistance
  • Medical record-keeping
  • CPR/AED

Timeline

Caregiver

Dorothy Dipiem
11.2023 - 03.2024

Caregiver

Care America Homecare Services
05.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Oscar Villacorte
10.2021 - 10.2023

Caregiver

Minerva San Clemente Villas
06.2018 - 11.2019

Elderly Caregiver

Family Care Inc.
10.2016 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacist

Entro Escolar University

Caregiving

Tomas Claudio Memorial College
Catherine Berdan