Dalila Rivera
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Hospice Aide demonstrating exemplary skills in taking care of patients, moving individuals into comfortable positions and ensuring quality care. Meticulous professional knowledgeable in administering medication, preparing special meals and checking vitals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Hospice Caregiver
Private Individual
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients by performing routine personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
- Enabled smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating with medical professionals and facilities when needed.
- Educated family members on appropriate caregiving techniques for optimal patient comfort at home.
- Promoted a peaceful environment through ambient music, aromatherapy and calming activities tailored to individual preferences.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper pain management and symptom control.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Home Health Aide, Caregiver
Private Care
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.0
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.0
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.0
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Care
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Private Home Caregiver
R Frank Miller, CPA
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in a private home setting.
- Demonstrated cultural competency by respecting diverse backgrounds, perspectives, values, and beliefs of clients served in the private home environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to individual dietary requirements while considering preferences for taste and presentation.
- Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, empathy, patience, and humor when appropriate.
- Assisted clients with mobility challenges, utilizing adaptive equipment and techniques to promote safe movement within the home environment.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for clients'' well-being and peace of mind.
- Ensured safety of clients by diligently following care plans, monitoring health conditions, and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained client confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards of practice.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
GED -
Instituto De Banca
Puerto Rico05-1993
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs
- Physical comfort
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Respiratory care
- Hygiene maintenance
- Patient mobility
- Dressing assistance
- Medication administration
- Terminally ill patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- CPR certification
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Bed transfers
- Assessment of vital signs
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Private Hospice Caregiver
Private Individual
05.2024 - 12.2024
Home Health Aide, Caregiver
Private Care
10.2022 - 02.2024
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Care
09.2022 - 02.2024
Private Home Caregiver
R Frank Miller, CPA
09.2016 - 01.2019
GED -
Instituto De Banca
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