Genitza Fernandez
Pleasanton,TX
Summary
Skilled home health caregiver with proven ability in daily living assistance and medication management. Experience in fostering strong client relationships while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Eager to contribute to client health and happiness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
New Life Home Health
Donna, Texas
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength of assigned patients.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations when necessary.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Documented care provided in daily logs for accurate record-keeping.
Home Health Caregiver
R. Vicente Fernandez
Laredo, Texas
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Provided personal care assistance to clients in their homes.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments to ensure understanding of physician instructions and appropriate follow-up care.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assessed patient conditions by monitoring vital signs and tracking changes in health status.
- Managed supplies inventory by ordering necessary items when needed.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises as directed by a physical therapist or nurse practitioner.
Home Health Aide
Feliciano Gutierrez
Laredo, Texas
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance clients' well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Education
GED -
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Ave. Austin, TX. 7870101-2002
Customer Service Skills Certification - Customer Service
CFI WestGate Resorts
Las Vegas, NV01-2002
Skills
- Geriatric patient care
- Compassion, empathy, patience and respect
- Care plans and Goals
- Medication management
- Health monitoring
- Mobility and Independence
- Daily living support
- Documentation practice
- Effective communication and listening
- Time management and organization
- Initiative
- Cleanliness
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
New Life Home Health
09.2024 - Current
Home Health Caregiver
R. Vicente Fernandez
09.2015 - 05.2019
Home Health Aide
Feliciano Gutierrez
08.2010 - 08.2016
GED -
Texas Education Agency
Customer Service Skills Certification - Customer Service
CFI WestGate Resorts