Christopher Tafoya
Eugene,OR
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. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Mrs.Emma Rosedale ( Private)
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional 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.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Counselor/Marketing and Sales Trainer/ Caregiver
United Cerebral Palsy Of San Luis Obispo County
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Developed and led group training courses to align with corporate sales and service goals.
- Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Worked with vendors to customize courseware to accommodate business needs.
- Created and oversaw Type training programs for operations.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to facilitate recruitment promotion at job fairs and other community events.
- Set up for holiday schedules ,dances,parties,involving renting of buildings and using petty cash to buy supplies and keep track of receipts and log book
In Home Care Giver (Live In)
Private Homeowner
03.2009 - 08.2013
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Education
AA - Human Sciences And Public Relations
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH11.2025
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Paso Robles High School
Paso Robles, CA04.1994
Skills
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Plates Presentation
- Medical Reminders
- Problem Identification
- Progressive Care
- Quality Program Protocols
- Care Plan Assessment
- Activities of Daily Living Assistance
- First Aid and Safety
- Independent Living
- Behavior Redirection
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Promotional Support
- Ability to Lift
- Developing Client Trust
- Resident Empowerment
- Laptop and Tablet Operation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Community Activities
- Client Documentation
- Patient Care
- Meal Planning and Preparation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Today is a new day don't let yesterday's mistakes hold you back. Make the right choices today so that tomorrow you can look back with gratitude. The choices you make right now will define your character.
Timeline
Caregiver
Mrs.Emma Rosedale ( Private)
02.2022 - 03.2023
Counselor/Marketing and Sales Trainer/ Caregiver
United Cerebral Palsy Of San Luis Obispo County
01.2019 - 09.2020
In Home Care Giver (Live In)
Private Homeowner
03.2009 - 08.2013
AA - Human Sciences And Public Relations
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate Of General Studies - General Studies
Paso Robles High School
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