Martha Zapien
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Community Options Inc
Las Cruces, United States
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Caregiver
Milagro De Vida
Las Cruces, NM
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Caregiver
Tresco
Las Cruces, NM
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
No Degree - Patient Care Tech Certification
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NMNo Degree - Phlebotomy Tech
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NMNo Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NMBachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Technical College
El Paso, TX06.2023
Associate of Science - General Studies
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM12.2021
Skills
- Attentive to People
- HIPAA Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- PPE Usage
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Dependable and Responsible
- First Aid Certification
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Strong Ethics
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Bathing and Dressing
- Language Skills Development
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Community Options Inc
01.2017 - Current
Caregiver
Tresco
01.2015 - 12.2017
Caregiver
Milagro De Vida
01.2012 - 01.2018
No Degree - Patient Care Tech Certification
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
No Degree - Phlebotomy Tech
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Technical College
Associate of Science - General Studies
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College