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Work History
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Claudia Colombany

Corte Madera,California

Summary

Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Brightstar Healthcare
Mill Valley, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

Caregiver

Marin Home Care
Tiburon, CA
05.2017 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Medication Technician

Aegis Assistive Living
Corte Madera, California
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
  • Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
  • Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
  • Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
  • Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
  • Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
  • Restocked supplies such as syringes, IV fluids, bandages.
  • Received verbal orders from physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
  • Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
  • Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to medication management.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Marin
Kentfield
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Science

San Jose State University
San Jacinto, CA
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Richmond Career Education And Employment High School
Richmond, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • ADL Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • Documentation
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Special Needs Care
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Spanish Fluency
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Client Transportation
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Elderly Care
  • Dementia Care

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

  • Traveling
  • Volunteering
  • Reading
  • Love the arts, music and theatre

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Brightstar Healthcare
09.2023 - Current

Medication Technician

Aegis Assistive Living
06.2021 - 10.2021

Caregiver

Marin Home Care
05.2017 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Marin

Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders And Science

San Jose State University

High School Diploma -

Richmond Career Education And Employment High School

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