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Chivana Gutierrez

Daytona beach,FL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Good Samaritan PCA, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and well-being through effective care plan implementation and strong family communication. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while providing high-quality, patient-focused care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PCA

Good Summaritan Pca

Caregiver, Special Needs

AOA CARE AND DEVELOPMENTAL COMMUNITY
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
  • Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored and documented behavioral changes to ensure appropriate responses and interventions.
  • Implemented therapeutic recreational activities to foster social skills and emotional well-being.
  • Working with developmentally disabled and daily life and skills and healthcare needs and medication administration.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for caregiving techniques and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care strategies and outcomes.
  • Advocated for client needs through effective communication with family members and community resources.
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.

Med Tech

Tiffany On The River
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment plans.
  • Maintained accurate records of test results and patient information for compliance and quality assurance.
  • Operated diagnostic equipment, ensuring proper functionality through regular maintenance checks.
  • Collaborated with medical staff to communicate findings and support patient care initiatives.
  • Trained junior staff on best practices for sample handling and testing protocols.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, coordinating timely restocking to prevent shortages.
  • Adhered to safety standards and regulatory guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
  • Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
  • Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
  • Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
  • Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
  • Prepared solutions, stains and reagents in accordance with standards.
  • Improved communication between departments by initiating regular updates on test status and availability of results.
  • Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
  • Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
  • Prepared and inspected medical equipment and instruments to manage wear and tear.
  • Actively contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, offering insight into potential diagnoses based on lab findings.
  • Conducted comprehensive equipment calibration checks, ensuring consistent performance levels across all testing instruments used within the facility.
  • Facilitated cross-training opportunities among colleagues to promote skill diversification and increased capacity for handling diverse caseloads.
  • Continuously improved skills through ongoing education and professional development courses.
  • Participated in continuing education to remain current with advancements in medical technology and techniques.

Home Health Aide

Dwelling Care and Companion
09.2025 - Current
  • Worked alongside diverse teams to create tailored care strategies for clients.
  • Updated electronic health systems with accurate patient care details.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a positive environment for recovery.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living spaces to ensure safety standards.
  • Educated families on care techniques, promoting effective home care practices.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies, ensuring patient safety and well-being at all times.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Home Health Aide

Plan Life Care
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance individual independence and quality of life.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, fostering trust and communication.
  • Implemented personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet client needs.
  • Educated families on care techniques, promoting effective home care practices.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies, ensuring patient safety and well-being at all times.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.

Home Health Aide for Autism

Able Group Home
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
  • Tracked vital signs and communicated changes to healthcare staff swiftly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a positive environment for recovery.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient living spaces to ensure safety standards.
  • Delivered emotional support and companionship, boosting clients' overall well-being.
  • Implemented care plans tailored to individual patient needs, fostering personalized support.
  • Coordinated communication between healthcare providers and family members regarding patient progress.
  • Trained new aides on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Working with Autism and developmentally delayed adults with life skills and observation.

Caregiver

Apogee Homehealth
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring compliance with care plans.
  • Monitored and documented changes in client conditions, communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
  • Developed personalized care routines based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community activities.
  • Engaged clients in recreational activities, enhancing social interaction and emotional well-being.
  • Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for clients and staff.
  • 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.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • 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.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
  • Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
  • Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

PCA

Addus Home Health Care
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring a safe environment.
  • Documented patient progress and reported observations to healthcare team promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a positive atmosphere for recovery.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans effectively and efficiently.
  • Monitored vital signs under supervision, contributing to patient health assessments.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.

Education

Med Tech

Penny Lane Healthcare Courses
Daytona Beach, FL

HHA -

Memory Care

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Meal preparation
  • Infection control
  • End-of-life care
  • Diabetes management
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Transfer techniques
  • Seizure precautions
  • Daily living assistance
  • Safety awareness
  • Medication reminders
  • Patient documentation
  • Mobility support
  • Client advocacy
  • Family support
  • Adaptive equipment knowledge
  • Care plan implementation
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Feeding assistance
  • CPR certification
  • Basic life support
  • Patient observation
  • Mobility assistance
  • Adaptable
  • ADL support
  • Patient positioning
  • Patient services
  • Infection control standards
  • Wound care
  • Infection prevention
  • Healthy meal preparation
  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Catheter care
  • Corrective action planning
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Acute care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Health monitoring
  • Feeding assistance specialist
  • Basic nursing care
  • Bed preparation
  • Patient assistance
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Vitals documentation
  • Restocking supplies
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • Calm under stress
  • Time management
  • Care monitoring
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient relations
  • Patient care
  • Attention to detail
  • Direct patient care
  • Light housekeeping
  • Heavy lifting
  • Patient safety management
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Behavior redirection
  • Family communication
  • Documenting behaviors

Certification

HHA, Med tech, CPR for adult and children, also basic first aid

Languages

English Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Dwelling Care and Companion
09.2025 - Current

Home Health Aide

Plan Life Care
04.2025 - 09.2025

Home Health Aide for Autism

Able Group Home
08.2024 - 01.2025

Caregiver, Special Needs

AOA CARE AND DEVELOPMENTAL COMMUNITY
09.2023 - 06.2024

Caregiver

Apogee Homehealth
08.2022 - 11.2023

PCA

Addus Home Health Care
07.2021 - 11.2021

PCA

Good Summaritan Pca

Med Tech

Tiffany On The River

Med Tech

Penny Lane Healthcare Courses

HHA -

Memory Care

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