Diamond Baez
Millville
Summary
Diligent caregiving with background in providing compassionate care to individuals. Known for fostering supportive environment and assisting with daily living activities to enhance client well-being. Demonstrated ability to manage medication schedules and maintain open communication with medical professionals and families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Elwyn NJ
10.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to individuals with disabilities, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management to promote overall well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing client satisfaction and support.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Facilitated communication between clients and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and a supportive environment.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to medical staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Conducted regular assessments of client progress, adjusting care approaches as necessary.
- Won employee of the year for outstanding work ethic for 1 year.
Teacher
Collins family center
01.2022 - Current
- Teach children and deliver classroom instruction that helps students learn.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented classroom management strategies, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching strategies and curriculum design.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student performance and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
Caregiver
PAFACOM, INC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assist residents with their day to day living task as bathing and feeding them. Taking them on outings and to appointments.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Caregiver
Community Options
09.2022 - 07.2023
- My position is to care and tend to residents and help them with dressing, bathing them to appointments and do light cleaning and distribute medicines.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Implemented personalized care plans, adapting strategies to meet evolving client needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Coordinated recreational activities, enhancing social engagement and emotional well-being of clients.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Teacher
Mustard Seed Children's Academy
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Teach children daily activities an help them develop there gross motor skills an more.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on instructional practices and classroom techniques.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to support student progress and address concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enhanced student engagement and community involvement.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Take care of residence an help them with daily routines
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital signs monitoring for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff alike.
- Managed documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Mentored junior CNAs in techniques for effective communication and empathetic patient interactions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Led initiatives to improve resident engagement through recreational activities, fostering community well-being.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Sales Associate
Michaels
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Answered product and service related questions
- Provided outstanding customer service
Teachers Aid
Just 4 kids daycare
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Assist the teacher with daily activities with the children.
McDonalds Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2017 - 09.2017
Education
EKG tech - RCSJ Carrer And Technical Education Program
Rowan College of New Jersey
Millville, NJ06-2026
Phlebotomy - RCSJ Carrer And Technical Education Program
Rowan College of New Jersey
Millville, NJ06-2026
Certified Medical Assistant - RCSJ Career And Technically Education Program
Rowan College of New Jersey
Millville, NJ06-2026
High school or equivalent - N/A
Millville Senior High School
Millville, NJ06-2017
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Dementia care
- Caregiving
- Special Needs
- Care plans
- Bathing assistance
- Senior care
- Experience with Children
- Behavior management
- Meal preparation
- Hoyer lift
- Early childhood education
- Patient care
- Home Care
- CPR
- Communication skills
- Childcare
- Vital Signs
- Microsoft Office
- Teaching
- Home care
- First aid
- Preschool experience
- Direct support
- Teamwork
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Flexible schedule
- Compassionate care
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Medication management
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- PPE usage
- Patient assessments
- Progress documentation
- Care plan adherence
- Records maintenance
- Medical office administration
- Active listening
Certification
- Teaching Certificate
- AED Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant June 2026 to June 2027
- Child Development Associate Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Caregiver
Elwyn NJ
10.2025 - Current
Caregiver
PAFACOM, INC
01.2024 - 04.2024
Caregiver
Community Options
09.2022 - 07.2023
Teacher
Collins family center
01.2022 - Current
Teacher
Mustard Seed Children's Academy
07.2021 - 07.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
02.2021 - 03.2021
Sales Associate
Michaels
09.2018 - 02.2019
Teachers Aid
Just 4 kids daycare
07.2018 - 09.2018
McDonalds Crew Member
McDonald's
07.2017 - 09.2017
EKG tech - RCSJ Carrer And Technical Education Program
Rowan College of New Jersey
Phlebotomy - RCSJ Carrer And Technical Education Program
Rowan College of New Jersey
Certified Medical Assistant - RCSJ Career And Technically Education Program
Rowan College of New Jersey
High school or equivalent - N/A
Millville Senior High School
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer