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Work History
Education
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References
Certification
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Esther Escalera

Valley Center,California

Summary

Bilingual (Spanish & English) student majoring in Certified Nursing Assistant. Prior experience majoring in Psychology. Experience with Behavioral modification and management skills in a customer service environment. Recognized skills in mentoring and mediating between employers. Innovative problem solver in resolving and de-escalating conflict. Self-motivated and dependable while achieving high performance with minimal supervision. Experience working independently with senior patients. Excellent team worker, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional senior care, strongly skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and creating a peaceful & caring environment for patients and families. Ability to corroborate accurate records, follow safety procedures, and maintain a safe hygienic healthcare environment. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Caring Gracefully Services
San Marcos, CA
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing & bathing, resulting in patient comfort
  • Recorded & monitored vital signs such as temperature, respiration, pulse, blood pressure, bowel movement & medication
  • Provide up to date patient information to families & healthcare providers
  • Provide emotional support & easily accommodate myself to their beliefs, creating a compassionate environment for the patients and families
  • Document and organize patients information in medical records
  • Follow safety procedures and infection protocols
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Understanding of patient privacy laws, HIPPA law
  • Assist with medical equipment, as tracheostomy tube, ostomy bag, urine bag, oxygen suppliers, and ensuring proper usage and hygiene maintenance
  • Assist patients in attending doctors appointments & exercises
  • Physical stamina and strength
  • Experience handling stressful situations, grief & death

Caregiver

Best Wishes Company
Phoenix, AZ
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • Aid clients with daily tasks
  • Light cleaning
  • Meal prep
  • Grocery shopping
  • Help with hygiene & grooming
  • Mobility assistance
  • Meet their needs ahead of time
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Answering calls
  • Keep medical records in order and log them in paper sheets
  • Reading & playing (safely)
  • Engaged healthy relationships with patients
  • Transportation
  • Organized calendar
  • Pet Care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Mira Costa Community College
12.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suites
  • Outlook
  • First aid and safety
  • CPR and BLS certification

References

  • Emily Mercuri, emercuri@miracosta.edu
  • Michelle Odom, modom@miracosta.edu
  • Fidelis Moore, Fidelismoore1@gmai.com

Certification

  • CNA

Timeline

Caregiver

Caring Gracefully Services
01.2023 - 05.2024

Caregiver

Best Wishes Company
03.2017 - 08.2020
  • CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Mira Costa Community College
Esther Escalera