Claudia Gaytan
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with a proven track record at One Life Unlimited, enhancing patient comfort and safety through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient observation, I foster trust and dignity while supporting individualized care plans, ensuring optimal health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
One Life Unlimited
Glendale, AZ
09.2019 - 11.2025
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Supported healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to update patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and contributing to patient recovery.
- Facilitated smoother patient discharge processes by preparing documents and educating patients on post-discharge care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive atmosphere in challenging times.
- Supported integration of technology in care practices, enhancing accuracy of patient monitoring.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Health Care Assistant
Arizona Care Providers
Phoenix, AZ
08.2012 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments to promote health standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Participated in training programs to improve skills and knowledge in caregiving practices.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted in implementation of new healthcare protocols, leading to improved patient care processes.
- Reduced stress levels for patients and families by providing clear communication and timely updates on care plans.
- Assisted with nutritional planning, ensuring patient diets supported health and recovery goals.
- Improved patient care delivery by contributing to development of patient care plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by meticulously following hygiene protocols and assisting with daily living activities.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate care and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
- Contributed to team meetings with insights on patient care plans, ensuring unified approach to health management.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environment, reducing risk of infections and enhancing patient well-being.
- Conducted health education sessions for patients, empowering them with knowledge for better health management.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
EVS Team Lead
St Joseph Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Supervised daily operations of environmental services team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- Implemented best practices in infection control procedures, reducing potential hazards in patient areas.
- Coordinated scheduling and workflow to optimize resource allocation for cleaning tasks.
- Mentored team members on effective use of cleaning equipment and supplies, promoting safe practices.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Altavista
México 07-1999
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Feeding assistance
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Patient positioning
- Calm under stress
- Catheter care
- Mobility assistance
- Bedsore prevention
- Patient observation
- Oral hygiene
- Recording vital signs
Certification
Cpr, first aid, articulo 9
Languages
Español
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
One Life Unlimited
09.2019 - 11.2025
Health Care Assistant
Arizona Care Providers
08.2012 - 07.2019
EVS Team Lead
St Joseph Hospital
07.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Secundaria Altavista