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, wound care, and ROM 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Provider-HHA
Homewatch CareGivers
Yorba Linda, California
12.2024 - Current
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Maintained safety by eliminating hazards and correcting issues.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Care Provider-HHA
Heaven Heights Senior Care
04.2013 - 11.2017
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Care Provider-HHA
Segovia of Oakmont Assisted Living
Palm Desert, California
07.2014 - 01.2017
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
Assessed and monitored patient's wound healing progress.
Performed debridement of wounds to remove necrotic tissue and promote healing.
Care Provider-HHA
Concierge Nursing Inc.
Palm Desert, California
02.2013 - 12.2015
Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.