Denise Morataya
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Dedicated Caregiver experienced in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Enhanced client well-being through effective coordination of medical care and proactive scheduling, ensuring comfort and emotional support. Managed household administration and event planning to alleviate client concerns and streamline daily activities.
Overview
3
3
Languages
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS
Van Nuys, California
2017.07 - Current
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions according to healthcare professionals' instructions.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Monitored client safety during sundowning episodes, providing reassurance and guidance to ensure comfort and security.
- Provided daily assistance with personal care and hygiene routines for elderly clients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Supported mobility by assisting clients with walking, transferring, and using mobility aids.
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition for clients' dietary needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life.
- Communicated with family members about client care and well-being, fostering trust and collaboration in care plans.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
Kindergarten Teacher
Northwest Toddler Tots
Northridge, California
2004.06 - 2006.06
- Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Implemented hands-on activities to enhance children's cognitive and motor skills.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage social and emotional growth.
- Created and maintained safe learning environment for students.
- Provided a safe learning environment where children could explore their creativity.
- Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance on conflict resolution strategies.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies such as setting limits while encouraging self-discipline.
- Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and routines.
- Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents to discuss progress and address concerns.
- Facilitated parent and teacher conferences in order to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive educational approach for students.
- Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
- Monitored, documented, and reported students' progress and performance.
- Trained new staff on classroom management techniques and curriculum delivery strategies.
Early Childhood Education Teacher
The Nurtury
Sherman Oaks, California
2002.06 - 2005.05
- Designed engaging lesson plans to foster early childhood development.
- Created a nurturing environment for diverse learning styles and needs.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Administered and documented results of student assessments.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child based on assessments of their abilities and interests.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Patient care
- Care plan development
- Client safety and first aid
- Documentation accuracy
- Progress documentation
- Activity documentation
- Patient advocacy
- Client protection
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Limited
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS
2017.07 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Northwest Toddler Tots
2004.06 - 2006.06
Early Childhood Education Teacher
The Nurtury
2002.06 - 2005.05
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Los Angeles Valley College