Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Certificate of recognition by the city or San Gabriel
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David Garrido

Covina,CA

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Redwood Family Care Network, enhancing client well-being through personalized care and emotional support. Proficient in medication administration and incident reporting, I foster strong relationships while ensuring safety and dignity in daily living activities. Committed to improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Redwood Family Care Network
04.2015 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Gardenglen Homes
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.

Caregiver

Atherton Baptist Homes
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • 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.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.

Education

Tri-Community Adult Education - Pioneer
Covina, CA

Skills

  • Disability awareness
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Transportation assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Heavy lifting
  • Incident reporting
  • First aid and CPR
  • Compassionate client care
  • Daily living activities assistance

Certification

  • Certified Direct Support Professional year 1-2
  • CPR/ First aid
  • California Department of Social Services ARF Administrator certification

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Gardenglen Homes
04.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Atherton Baptist Homes
09.2023 - 04.2024

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Redwood Family Care Network
04.2015 - Current

Tri-Community Adult Education - Pioneer

Certificate of recognition by the city or San Gabriel

On September 30, 2021 I was presented recognition for my dedicated service as a Direct Support Professional to the beloved residents of the Kaiser San Gabriel Lime Home, The Mayor and the City Council of San Gabriel wish to extend their sincere appreciation to me for my professionalism and remarkable support and advocacy towards creating a positive and life-enriching environment for these individuals. 

David Garrido