Elizabeth Aguilar
Riverside,CA
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to clients. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to enhance patient comfort and trust. Knowledge of managing daily living activities, medication administration, and patient safety protocols.
Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.
Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Calstro Hospice Inc.
Montclair, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care, including bathing, grooming, and mobility assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
Med Tech /Elderly Caregiver
Merrill Gardens
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Administer medications accurately and timely to patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols.
- Monitor patient responses to medications, documenting any side effects or concerns promptly.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize medication management and improve patient care outcomes.
- Educate patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies effectively.
- Maintain compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in medication administration processes.
- Train new staff on medication administration procedures, fostering a culture of safety and professionalism.
- Streamline documentation processes for medication records, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in patient care workflows.
- Lead quality assurance initiatives to evaluate and improve medication administration practices across the facility.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
Medication Administrator/Caregiver
Pacifica Hillsborough
Chino, CA
02.2012 - 06.2019
- Administered medications accurately to residents, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitored residents' health and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained medication inventory, coordinating with pharmacy for timely restocking.
- Educated residents on medication usage and potential side effects effectively.
- Provided compassionate care to patients while administering medications, addressing concerns, and answering questions promptly.
- Served as a resource for patients, families, and staff by providing accurate and up-to-date medication information in an easily understandable manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant/ Home Health Aide
Lotus Medical Career College
Pomona, CA08-2023
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School
La Puente, CA06-1995
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Calstro Hospice Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Med Tech /Elderly Caregiver
Merrill Gardens
06.2019 - 06.2023
Medication Administrator/Caregiver
Pacifica Hillsborough
02.2012 - 06.2019
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant/ Home Health Aide
Lotus Medical Career College
High School Diploma -
Bassett High School