Corina Alcantara
Laguna Hills,CALIFORNIA
Summary
Compassionate Elderly Caregiver known for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in personalized care planning, medication management, and companionship, ensuring comfort and safety of clients at all times. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, leveraging these soft skills to connect with clients and provide exceptional care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Caregiver
The Ivy at Wellington Assisted Living
Laguna Hills
01.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Engaged clients by conversing and participating in activities and hobbies.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Private Caregiver
Peggy Sherrill
Laguna Woods
04.2020 - Current
- Private Patient
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the family.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly client.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Private Caregiver
Exceptional Care LLC
San Juan Capistrano
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming.
- Ensured safety of client in her home during the night.
Private Caregiver
Ray Gilliespie
Laguna Hills
04.2010 - 01.2015
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Conducted regular safety assessments of homes in order to identify any potential hazards that could cause harm.
- Provided mental stimulation through games, puzzles and other activities designed for cognitive development.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
Elderly Caregiver
Hailey's Board and Care
Laguna Niguel
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the admin.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Ensured safety of clients in the facility environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Elderly Caregiver
Jens Haven Board and Care
Mission Viejo, CALIFORNIA
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
De Ocampo Memorial College
Philippines10-1994
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Time Management
- Basic Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Relationship Building
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Companionship
- First aid and safety
- Data Confidentiality
- Client safety and first aid
- Documentation And Reporting
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Behavior redirection
- Post Operative Care
- Housekeeping
- Compassionate client care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Rehabilitation Exercise
Timeline
Floor Caregiver
The Ivy at Wellington Assisted Living
01.2024 - Current
Private Caregiver
Peggy Sherrill
04.2020 - Current
Private Caregiver
Exceptional Care LLC
01.2020 - Current
Private Caregiver
Ray Gilliespie
04.2010 - 01.2015
Elderly Caregiver
Hailey's Board and Care
12.2009 - 01.2011
Elderly Caregiver
Jens Haven Board and Care
05.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Science - Dentistry
De Ocampo Memorial College
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