Cinthia Silva
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Certified nurse assistant in various work sites from 2010 and have recently as of 2021 became a non-emergency medical driver. I am experienced in passenger transportation and safety. Professionally cleaning the company vehicle, assisting patients in boarding and utilizing location devices for successful navigation, and consistently exceeding expectations and patient needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
Torrance, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- 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.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Caregiver
Senior Helper Care
Long Beach, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored and documented client health conditions, ensuring timely adjustments to care plans.
- Coordinated medication schedules, enhancing adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- 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.
Caregiver / Certify Nurse Assistant
Tandem Care
Beverly Hills, CA
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, personal hygiene, and meal preparation for improved well-being.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to client needs and preferences.
- Streamlined caregiving processes, enhancing efficiency in daily operations and client service delivery.
- 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 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.
- 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.
Non-Emergency Medical Driver
Med Safe Medical Transportation
CA
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, ensuring they arrive on time
- Regularly and consistently inspecting vehicle to ensure it’s in good working condition
- Communicating effectively with patients, staff, and dispatchers to coordinate transportation, addresses, or any other related information or issues
- Ensuring patient comfort by adjusting temperature or making other adjustments as needed
- Adhering to all safety protocols, following traffic laws, and ensuring vehicle contains necessary safety equipment
Non-Emergency Medical Driver
EZ Trans Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services
CA
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Follow strict schedule to ensure all patients are picked up and dropped off at their appointments on time
- Assisting patients in and out of vehicle, especially those with mobility issues
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Non-Emergency Medical Driver
Smooth Ride Medical Transportation
Van Nuys, CA
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.
- Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
- Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
- Handled challenging situations with ease
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Loaded and secured items (medication)
- Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location; answered and responded to calls quickly
- Generated consistent referrals and repeat business by providing friendly and fast service...
Certified Nurse Assistant
Warner Brothers
Hollywood, CA
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Rapidly learned and implemented new skills
- Cautiously gathered patient information
Certified Nurse Assistant
Ramona Nursing & Rehabilitation
El Monte, CA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and alzheimers
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to eectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working and updated health charts within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Certified Nurse Assistant
Alhambra Healthcare And Wellness Centre
Alhambra, CA
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided health care plans, hygiene management, and feeding to 5+ patients
- Implemented safe bedside care and supported patients physically and mentally
- Carefully and eciently assisted patients with daily tasks : getting dressed, eating, and bathing
- Created and enforced activities for patients to do
- Established and built good, respectful, and strong connections/relationships with patients
- Consistently checked in with patients and made sure everything was up to date
- Managed and worked with what easy stand up machine and hoyer lift
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kei -Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 12.2018
- Provided patient care by assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to maintain compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Trained new team members on facility procedures and safety regulations to enhance team efficiency.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment, promoting infection control measures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
York Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
Highland Park California
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Oaks Care Center
Lynwood, CA
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Personal Hygiene: Helping patients with bathing,grooming, and toileting
- Mobility: Assisting patients with walking, moving and,transferring between beds,chairs,and wheelchair
- Eating:Passing trace, Serving meals and Assisting patients who need help Eating
- Monitoring: taking and recording vital such as temperature , blood pressure plus ,respiration.
Education
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Guidance Opportunity
Long Beach, CACNA Certified - undefined
Technical College
El Monte, CASkills
- Safety Inspections and protocols
- Basic Maintenance
- Transporting patients
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Direct Patient Care
- Communications Strategies
- Equipment Inspection
- Securing Wheelchairs
- Loading medication
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Fast learner
Certification
- CPR Certified
- Home Care Certified
- Certified Nurse Assistant
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish and English
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
- Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.
Timeline
Caregiver / Certify Nurse Assistant
Tandem Care
07.2025 - 09.2025
Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
05.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Senior Helper Care
04.2025 - Current
Non-Emergency Medical Driver
Med Safe Medical Transportation
10.2023 - 03.2025
Non-Emergency Medical Driver
EZ Trans Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services
01.2022 - 10.2023
Non-Emergency Medical Driver
Smooth Ride Medical Transportation
12.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant
Warner Brothers
06.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
Ramona Nursing & Rehabilitation
09.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Nurse Assistant
Alhambra Healthcare And Wellness Centre
01.2019 - 08.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kei -Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center
09.2015 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
York Healthcare Rehabilitation Center
04.2012 - 09.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Oaks Care Center
10.2011 - 04.2012
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Guidance Opportunity
CNA Certified - undefined
Technical College