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CHRISTINE HURST
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in physical mobility support and effective communication. Known for adapting to client needs and enhancing daily living activities, dedicated to improving client quality of life.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT CASE NO.:2400464-Portia Harrison
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided personalized care and assistance to enhance daily living activities.
- Assisted with medication management and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Supported mobility and transportation needs for safe community engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote health and wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care plans.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs and preferences for optimal support.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences for better overall health.
- Provided transportation for grocery shopping and household items.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promoted mental wellness by engaging clients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities suited to their interests.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- 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.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Nurse Aide
NURSE NEXT DOOR
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to ensure safety and hygiene.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for patients' needs.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while comforting grieving family members during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Increased patient satisfaction by forming strong bonds and providing emotional support during challenging times.
- Alleviated stress among family members by offering guidance on how best to assist with their loved ones'' care needs at home.
- Enhanced nutritional intake by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and feeding patients who required assistance.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT CASE NO: 2370212-Christine Kramer
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored client progress carefully, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved outcomes.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Promoted mental wellness by engaging clients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities suited to their interests.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
- Provided transportation and appointments management,grocery store, bank trips.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of client personal information and medical history.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Demonstrated patience and empathy while assisting clients experiencing cognitive or physical challenges.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided personalized care and assistance to enhance daily living activities.
- Supported mobility and transportation needs for safe community engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote health and wellbeing.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs and preferences for optimal support.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT CASE NO: 2165780- Sandra Campbell
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments, social events, and other necessary outings.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of client personal information and medical history.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families to foster strong relationships and mutual understanding.
- Demonstrated patience and empathy while assisting clients experiencing cognitive or physical challenges.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to and from grocery stores and doctor appointment.
- Provided personalized care and assistance to enhance daily living activities.
- Supported mobility and transportation needs for safe community engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote health and wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care plans.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs and preferences for optimal support.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- 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.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT: Michael Garcia
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Advocated for the rights of clients within the healthcare system, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Pick up medications.
- Monitored client progress carefully, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved outcomes.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Put away groceries, clean home, laundry, change bedding, cook.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises under the guidance of healthcare professionals to improve mobility and strength in clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for optimal results.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences for better overall health.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Promoted mental wellness by engaging clients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities suited to their interests.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families to foster strong relationships and mutual understanding.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided personalized care and assistance to enhance daily living activities.
- Supported mobility and transportation needs for safe community engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote health and wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care plans.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT: Margo Kronzer
2019 - 04.2023
- Implemented therapeutic exercises under the guidance of healthcare professionals to improve mobility and strength in clients.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency. Grocery and household shopping.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments, social events, and other necessary outings.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families to foster strong relationships and mutual understanding.
- Demonstrated patience and empathy while assisting clients experiencing cognitive or physical challenges.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided personalized care and assistance to enhance daily living activities.
- Supported mobility and transportation needs for safe community engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote health and wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care plans.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT: Jeremy Robinson
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Conducted regular assessments of client health status, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Supported clients in managing personal finances, paying bills, and budgeting responsibly.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress updates, and changes in care plans for accurate documentation purposes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for optimal results.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences for better overall health.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency. Grocery and Household Shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Promoted mental wellness by engaging clients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities suited to their interests.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of client personal information and medical history.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
- Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments, social events, and other necessary outings.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families to foster strong relationships and mutual understanding.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided personalized care and assistance to enhance daily living activities.
- Supported mobility and transportation needs for safe community engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote health and wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding care plans.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
No Degree - Photography And Denistry X-Ray Tech.
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CACertificates in Retailing - Certified Retail Supervisory, Certified Cashier
Naval Training Center
San Diego, CA03-1987
Skills
- Emotional support
- Grooming assistance
- Physical mobility support
- Compassionate caregiving
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT CASE NO.:2400464-Portia Harrison
02.2025 - 01.2026
Nurse Aide
NURSE NEXT DOOR
01.2025 - 09.2025
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT CASE NO: 2370212-Christine Kramer
01.2024 - 01.2025
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT CASE NO: 2165780- Sandra Campbell
01.2023 - 10.2024
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT: Michael Garcia
02.2022 - 04.2023
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT: Jeremy Robinson
10.2017 - 06.2022
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS RECIPIENT: Margo Kronzer
2019 - 04.2023
No Degree - Photography And Denistry X-Ray Tech.
San Diego Mesa College
Certificates in Retailing - Certified Retail Supervisory, Certified Cashier
Naval Training Center
Caregiver for excellent work. Receive several Certificates from IHSS Social Services.
Great caregiving performance means combining patience, empathy, and strong communications with sharp observation, reliability, and adaptability, ensuring the care recipient's needs are met in a supportive, respectful, and organized manner whils also prioritizing the caregiver's self-care to prevent burnout and maintain effectiveness.
Key indicators include noticing subtle changes, managing time well, building trust, and acting with compassion to create a positive environment; especially in difficult situations. Trustworthy where recipient gives house key and their bank card. One of the greatest joys of caregiving job is the opportunity to make tangible difference in the live of those in need.