Cristina Divinagracia
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver experienced in delivering personalized support and fostering safe environments for clients. Enhanced client comfort and dignity through effective daily living assistance and strong time management. Facilitated comprehensive care plans by managing medication schedules and collaborating with healthcare providers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
National City, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented individual care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Provided personalized care and support to clients, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals effectively.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and community activities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
Personal Care Assistant - Nursing
Cesar Chavez Continuing College of Continuing Education
San Diego, CA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines04-1989
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Elderly care
- Compassionate care
- Daily living activities assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Housekeeping tasks
- Emotional support
- Social interaction
- Dependable and responsible
- Living activities support
- Patient companionship
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Timeline
Caregiver
IHSS Public Authority
02.2020 - Current
Personal Care Assistant - Nursing
Cesar Chavez Continuing College of Continuing Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Santo Tomas