Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
References
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Darlene Garcia

moreno valley

Summary

Compassionate Hospice Aide known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in providing emotional support, basic medical care, and daily living assistance to patients. Specialized skills include patient comfort, palliative care knowledge, and end-of-life care procedures. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience to enhance patient and family experiences during challenging times.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Aide

Legacy Home Health Agency
Corona
04.2025 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Home Health Aide

Grapevine Home Health Agency
Corona
04.2025 - Current
  • Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.

CNA

Community Care & Rehab Center
Riverside
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.

Education

Certified Certificate - Cna

Destiny Career Academy
Riverside, CA
07-2023

High School Diploma -

Perris Lake High School
Perris, CA
06-2002

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient care planning
  • Infection control procedures
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Electronic charting
  • Customer service
  • Health status reporting
  • Emotional support

Certification

  • restorative nursing assistant
  • certified home health aide
  • certified nursing assistant
  • hospice care aide
  • acute care CNA
  • basic life support cpr

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hospice Aide

Legacy Home Health Agency
04.2025 - Current

Home Health Aide

Grapevine Home Health Agency
04.2025 - Current

CNA

Community Care & Rehab Center
08.2023 - Current

Certified Certificate - Cna

Destiny Career Academy

High School Diploma -

Perris Lake High School
Darlene Garcia