ERIK RIVERA
Jamaica,USA
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Freedom Care
1979 Marcus Ave New Hyde Park
09.2017 - 08.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for individuals in diverse settings.
- Provided compassionate care to clients, enhancing overall well-being and quality of life.
- Implemented personalized care plans, adapting strategies to meet unique client needs effectively.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting concerns promptly to medical staff.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to client interests, promoting social interaction and mental stimulation.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Laborer
Sears Construction
Jamaica, New York
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Aided in building projects
- Prepared sites by cleaning, removing debris and establishing temporary structures in order to ensure that construction work can take place
- Assisted in dry wall, sanding, painting, flooring, cabinet installation, custom wood planking and light plumbing
- Operated table saw, jig saw and other equipment
- Performed demolition work
- Ensured that all work is being done in compliance with the company’s protocols
Sparring Partner/Facility Support
Free Port Boxing Club
Freeport, New York
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Assisted in helping amateur boxers train for upcoming events.
- Placed equipment and protective gear in storage areas.
- Performed light maintenance duties as necessary; including gathering used towels, removing water bottles, and ensuring boxing ring and equipment is sanitary and free from hazard.
- Trained and sparred with boxers like Mike Brooks, Aneudi Santos and Sean Monaghan.
Jeweler
Electric Razors Inc. (Macy’s)
Garden City, New York
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Greeted and assisted customers
- Responsible for repairing watches and electric razors
- Sold electric razors and watch bands, as well as replacement batteries to go with the razors and watches
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Grant Associates Inc.
Brooklyn, New YorkMedia Communications
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FloridaSkills
- Physically agile professional successful in mastering skills through hands on experience
- Knowledgeable in various aspects of construction work
- Attention to detail, hand-eye coordination and endurance
- Accepts responsibility; with strong commitment to tasks
- Team work orientation
Timeline
Caregiver
Freedom Care
09.2017 - 08.2024
Laborer
Sears Construction
01.2010 - 01.2014
Sparring Partner/Facility Support
Free Port Boxing Club
01.2004 - 01.2010
Jeweler
Electric Razors Inc. (Macy’s)
01.2001 - 01.2004
Media Communications
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science -
Grant Associates Inc.