Diana Del Real
Anchorage
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Good Samaritan
Anchorage
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings effectively.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding client status and needs.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Education
West Anchorage High School
Anchorage, AkSkills
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Individualized care planning
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Client transportation coordination
Timeline
Caregiver
Good Samaritan
08.2019 - 07.2021
West Anchorage High School