CHARLOTTE ANCISO
Fresno,CA
Summary
With extensive experience at IHSS Public Authority, I excel in providing compassionate care and effective medication management. Leveraging skills in emotional support and health monitoring, I've significantly enhanced client well-being. My proactive approach and dedication to client safety underscore my ability to deliver superior care and support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
Fresno, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mentor Network
Fresno, CA
10.2006 - 11.2014
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
- Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
- Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Created individualized care plans based on each client's unique needs and abilities.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
- Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss client progress and share information about new treatment strategies.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
- Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
- Facilitated group activities for multiple special needs adults or children at once.
- Kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of special education through continuing education courses.
- Attended conferences and workshops related to disability management techniques.
- Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pharmacy TECH
HEALD COLLEGE
Fresno, CA03-2014
GED -
CLOVIS ADULT SCHOOL
Clovis, CA12-1991
Skills
- Fall prevention
- Recreational activities
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Client documentation
- Medication management
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Behavior redirection
- Community activities
- Oxygen administration
- Nutritional planning
- End-of-life care
- Patient assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility support
- Compassionate care
- First aid and safety
- Emotional companionship
- Client safety and first aid
- Outing coordination
- Medical care support
- Health monitoring
- Workload management
- Case management experience
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Basic mathematics
- Clear communication
- Social interaction
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Activity documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Care plan management
- Safe patient transportation
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Active listening
- Patient care
- Compassionate client care
- Infection control
- Transfer assistance
- Record keeping
- Patient companionship
- Housekeeping duties
- Basic housekeeping
- Patient advocacy
- Activities of daily living
- Progress documentation
- Personal hygiene management
- Diabetes care
- Friendly and outgoing
- Clinical quality program standards
- Stress management
- Oxygen therapy
- Attention to detail
- Medication assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Client protection
- Housekeeping
- Daily living assistance
- Care plan development
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
03.2016 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Mentor Network
10.2006 - 11.2014
Associate of Arts - Pharmacy TECH
HEALD COLLEGE
GED -
CLOVIS ADULT SCHOOL
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