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Erika Carrillo

San Diego,CA

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 Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and 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. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Assistant

IHSS Public Authority
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
  • Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.

Caregiver

Margaritaville
San Diego, CA
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.

Education

GED -

Mark Twain
San Diego, CA
06-1999

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • First aid and safety
  • Housekeeping
  • ADL Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Progress Documentation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Compassionate client care

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care Assistant

IHSS Public Authority
11.2023 - 02.2024

Caregiver

Margaritaville
06.2021 - 07.2023

GED -

Mark Twain
Erika Carrillo