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Giada Marchesi

Denver,Colorado

Summary

Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RESPITE CARE PROVIDER - Host Home

Opportunity In Living
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide safe environments for patients, addressing potential hazards and maintaining cleanliness in living spaces.
  • Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
  • Communicate proactively with primary caregivers regarding any changes in patient status or condition during respite stays.
  • Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to address patient needs effectively.
  • Assist patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort during all movements.
  • Assist patients with personal requirements including G-Tube feedings and care.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

Independent
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Cultivated positive relationships with client through compassionate interactions
  • Gourmet meal preparation for specialized diet
  • Appointment scheduling and transportation to and from said appointments
  • Laundry/Trash/Recycling and various other housekeeping duties
  • Protective oversight and companionship
  • Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to client to keep mentally healthy and alert
  • Massaged client or applied preparations or treatments to body
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Fostered strong companionship with careful attentiveness and compassion
  • Helped client move in and out of bed, baths and ambulate with a cane.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

Independent
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Served client regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance
  • Evaluated client's needs to plan for continuing services
  • Assisted with physical therapy exercises and monitored patient mobility
  • Operated patient lifts to assist with potentially strenuous movement
  • Provided care services to client, including administering medications and personal hygiene assistance
  • Maintained accurate records of medical information, treatments and changes in client condition
  • Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable
  • Directed client in simple prescribed exercises
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with client and family members
  • Cultivated positive relationships with client through compassionate interactions
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding care services provided
  • Checked clients' pulse, temperature, and respiration
  • Ensured a safe environment by following proper safety guidelines
  • Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills when managing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Provided client with communication assistance, typing correspondence and obtaining information for them
  • Fostered strong companionship with careful attentiveness and compassion
  • Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents
  • Provided transportation for appointments or other outings as needed
  • Helped client move in and out of bed, baths and wheelchairs using a Hoyer Lift
  • Prepared and maintained records of client progress and performed services
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality policies when handling sensitive information
  • Prepared and served appropriate meals to nourish patients according to approved diet
  • Administered required medications with awareness of prescribed pills and supplements
  • Performed routine errands and household chores for maximizing client convenience
  • Massaged client or applied preparations or treatments to body
  • Utilized problem-solving techniques to address challenging situations effectively
  • Engaged in recreational activities with client to promote mental stimulation and socialization
  • Performed emergency response procedures according to established protocols
  • Managed daily household tasks such as laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Cultivated trust and comfort by engaging genuinely with client
  • Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to client to keep mentally healthy and alert
  • Drove motor vehicles to transport clients to physicians' offices, day programs and outings
  • Exhibited patience and compassion while providing emotional support for client
  • Maintained knowledge of emergency procedures and CPR to act accordingly during medical situations.

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

Support, Inc
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists
  • Managed and maintained feeding tube and urinary catheter
  • Managed daily household tasks such as laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation and light housekeeping
  • Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
  • Drove motor vehicles to transport client to physicians' offices or outings
  • Maintained accurate records of medical information, treatments and changes in client condition
  • Participated in case reviews, consulted with team caring for client, to evaluate client's needs and plan for continuing services
  • Entertained, conversed with, and read aloud to client to keep mentally healthy and alert
  • Cultivated positive relationships with client through compassionate interactions
  • Maintained knowledge of emergency procedures and CPR to act accordingly during medical situations
  • Successfully revived client using CPR
  • Successfully treated and healed pressure sores
  • Cultivated trust and comfort by engaging genuinely with client
  • Checked clients' pulse, temperature, and respiration
  • Assisted with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting and feeding activities
  • Established personal relationship with client to maintain client comfort and care
  • Administered required medications with awareness of prescribed pills and supplements
  • Provided client with communication assistance, typing correspondence and obtaining information for them
  • Engaged in recreational activities with client to promote mental stimulation and socialization
  • Collaborated closely with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
  • Developed individualized care plans for client based on their specific needs
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational skills when managing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Directed client in simple prescribed Range of Motion exercises
  • Observed physical and mental condition, intake and output and exercise to monitor client condition
  • Performed emergency response procedures according to established protocols
  • Ensured a safe environment by following proper safety guidelines
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with client and family members
  • Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager and supervisor
  • Performed routine errands and household chores for maximizing patient convenience
  • Planned appropriate exercises and activities to keep client flexible and engaged
  • Operated patient lifts to assist with potentially strenuous movement
  • Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of client
  • Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance
  • Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments in order to meet the needs of each client.

Education

HEALTHCARE IN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING CANDIDATE -

Colorado Community College of Denver
Aurora, CO
06.2025

DIPLOMA IN GENERAL -

Adams High School
South Bend, IN
06.1998

Skills

  • Ability to Lift
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Administer Medication
  • Ambulating Patients
  • Dementia Care
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Clean Living Spaces
  • Client Records Management
  • Communication Assistance
  • Company Guidelines
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Deliver Exceptional Care
  • Dental Care
  • Dietary Guidelines
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Enrichment Activities
  • Feeding Tube Maintenance and Care
  • Healthy Eating
  • Household Management
  • Household Chores
  • Patient Toileting
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Language Skills Development
  • Meal Assistance
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Medical Reminders
  • Mobility Support
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Ostomy Bag Catheter Maintenance and Care
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Patient Hygiene Assistance
  • Physical Therapy Administration
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Problem Identification
  • Providing Feedback
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Routine Management
  • Running Errands
  • Service Documentation
  • Social Interaction
  • Staff Mentoring
  • Task Management
  • Urinary Catheter Maintenance and Care
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation

References

Amy Bretz - VSP Producer Current Clients' Sister, (773) 627-4175, amy.bretz@gmail.com

Certification

  • BSL Certification - American Red Cross
  • QMAP Certification

Timeline

RESPITE CARE PROVIDER - Host Home

Opportunity In Living
04.2024 - Current

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

Independent
12.2020 - 12.2023

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

Independent
03.2020 - 12.2020

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER

Support, Inc
01.2016 - 12.2019

HEALTHCARE IN LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING CANDIDATE -

Colorado Community College of Denver

DIPLOMA IN GENERAL -

Adams High School

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