Clara Stopani
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Kind, familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Compassionate, demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Foothill Homecare Partners
Sierra Madre, California
07.2021 - Current
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Working side by side with Hospice program staff.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer care.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals.
Elderly Caregiver and Caregiver Attended
Rose valley altadena II
Altadena, California
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Provide specific care for adults with advanced dementia.
- Trained in management of medication.
- Provide the family with accurate information about our patients.
- Make sure family members become part of fun activities on special occasions.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
El Monte, California
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for client
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- 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.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
On Line Training -
Caregiver Training University
Chicago, IL06-2024
Nurse Assistant Certification - Health And Wellness
East LA Occupational Center
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
Caregiver Training University
Chicago07-2023
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
Caregiver Training University
Chicago07-2022
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
Caregiver Training University
Chicago, IL08-2021
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
On Line Training
Los Angeles, CA06-2019
Skills
- Medication management
- Documentation
- Resident empowerment
- Housekeeping
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassion and empathy
- End-of-life care
- Complex Problem-solving
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Elderly care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Patient mobility assistance
- At-home care instruction
- Problem-solving
- Disability support
- Verbal and written communication
- Stress management
- HIPAA compliance
- ADL assistance
- PPE usage
- Progress documentation
- Dependable and responsible
- Dementia care
- Reliability and punctuality
- Special needs care
- State regulations
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Behavior redirection
- Flexible schedule
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Spanish fluency language
- Strong ethics
- First aid and safety
- Time management
- Incident reporting
- Respectful and compassionate
- Empathetic listening
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Alzheimer's care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Conflict resolution
- Safety awareness
Contact
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Education and Training
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Timeline
Caregiver
Foothill Homecare Partners
07.2021 - Current
Elderly Caregiver and Caregiver Attended
Rose valley altadena II
06.2018 - 01.2020
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
02.2016 - 02.2018
On Line Training -
Caregiver Training University
Nurse Assistant Certification - Health And Wellness
East LA Occupational Center
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
Caregiver Training University
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
Caregiver Training University
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
Caregiver Training University
On Line Training - Health And Wellness
On Line Training