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.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Mimi Caring Angels
Houston, TX
11.2022 - Current
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
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.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Claim Representative
Allstate Insurance Company - Sanfratello Insurance Agency
Houston, TX
06.2000 - 06.2017
Reviewed insurance policies and determined coverage eligibility based on policy language.
Investigated suspicious claims to identify potential fraud or abuse.
Analyzed medical records to evaluate the validity of claims.
Inspected damaged property to assess damages related to claims.
Assessed financial losses for claimants and recommended settlement amounts.
Processed new claims quickly and accurately according to company standards.
Conducted follow-up investigations as needed to ensure accuracy of claim information.
Coordinated with medical providers, attorneys, adjusters. as necessary throughout the life cycle of a claim process.
Monitored performance metrics such as average time-to-pay and average time-to-resolve cases.
Maintained knowledge of current industry trends in order to identify opportunities for improvement.
Performed quality assurance audits on completed files prior to submission.
Participated in training sessions on new products, services, processes, regulations.
Organized information by using spreadsheets, databases or word processing applications.
Prepared and reviewed insurance-claim forms and related documents for completeness.
Caregiver
Health Care Temporary Services
Houston, TX
03.1993 - 08.2001
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
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.
Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Education
Associate of Science -
LONE STAR COLLEGE
Skills
Compassionate Client Care
Patient Companionship
Daily Living Assistance
Medication Administration
Dependable and Responsible
Flexible Schedule
Patient Care
Supportive Companionship
Time Management
Strong Ethics
ADL Assistance
Chronic Disease Management
Basic Housekeeping
Documentation
Meal Preparation
First Aid and CPR
Mobility Assistance
Compassionate Care
Dementia Care
Elderly Care
Respectful and Compassionate
Housekeeping
Timeline
Caregiver
Mimi Caring Angels
11.2022 - Current
Claim Representative
Allstate Insurance Company - Sanfratello Insurance Agency