Damaris Bettancourt
Davis,CA
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Senior Helpers
Napa, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client's health condition and progress towards goals set out in the care plan.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Resident Services Assistant
Atria Senior Living
Davis, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted safety inspections of residential units on a periodic basis.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure that all resident requests were addressed promptly and accurately.
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet resident needs.
- Attended trainings sessions related to Resident Services topics as required.
- Maintained accurate records of all interactions with residents in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
Cargiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Woodland, CA
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Education
CNA -
Courtyard Healthcare Center
Davis, CA03-2024
Skills
- Client safety guidance
- Documentation management
- Safety inspections
- Condition monitoring
- Record keeping
- Bathing assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Toileting support
- Mental health understanding
- Behavior redirection
- Patient ambulation
- Infection control
- Compassionate caregiving
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Senior Helpers
09.2024 - Current
Resident Services Assistant
Atria Senior Living
06.2024 - Current
Cargiver
Comfort Keepers Home Care
12.2022 - 06.2025
CNA -
Courtyard Healthcare Center
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