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Cathy Mageluzzo

Victoria,Texas

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a proven track record of enhancing patient quality of life through attentive care and emotional support, demonstrated during my tenure at Senior Helpers. Skilled in medication management and patient advocacy, I excel in providing exceptional care and fostering meaningful relationships. Achieved a 40% improvement in patient satisfaction through personalized care plans and active listening.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Helpers

Caregiver
07.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • 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.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Thomas Salazar

Caregiver
12.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.

John Pierce & Company

Prep Cook and Cooks Helper
03.2012 - 12.2014

Education

Bloomington High School
Bloomington TX

GED
05.1989

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • Strong ethics
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient companionship
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Supportive companionship
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Behavioral management
  • Medication management
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Mobility assistance
  • Special needs care
  • Medication administration
  • Client transportation
  • Care plan assessment
  • End-of-life care
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Records management
  • Transportation services
  • Language fluency
  • Records maintenance
  • Active listening
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Social interaction
  • Patient advocacy
  • Stress management
  • Disability support
  • Compassionate client care
  • Empathetic listening
  • Community activities
  • Medication coordination
  • Dining room support
  • At-home care instruction
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Fast learner
  • Bedside care
  • Clear communication

Timeline

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
07.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Thomas Salazar
12.2015 - Current

Prep Cook and Cooks Helper

John Pierce & Company
03.2012 - 12.2014

Bloomington High School

GED

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