Gloria Linares
Advertising - Communication Sciences
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant skilled in mobility assistance, medication administration, and meal preparation. Committed to delivering compassionate support and ensuring client safety and well-being.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Public Partnerships Home care LLC
Latham
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Supported clients in meal preparation and nutritional planning.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Documented client progress and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Collaborated with family members to coordinate care plans and services.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Personal Care Assistant
Freedom Care
New Hyde Park
10.2020 - 03.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Supported clients in meal preparation and nutritional planning.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Documented client progress and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Collaborated with family members to coordinate care plans and services.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Data Entry Clerk
Telgua
GUATEMALA
02.1995 - 04.2003
- Entered data accurately into company databases and systems.
- Reviewed documents for completeness and correct information.
- Maintained organized files to ensure easy access to records.
- Assisted team members with data verification and corrections.
- Used spreadsheet software to manage and analyze data sets.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Operated various office equipment such as scanners, printers when required.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Checked source documents against entered data to ensure accuracy.
- Scanned documents into appropriate databases for storage purposes.
- Input client information into spreadsheets and company database to provide leaders with quick access to essential client data.
- Provided support to management staff in regards to data entry processes.
- Contacted customers via phone or email to address data inquiries.
- Reviewed existing information for accuracy and made necessary corrections.
- Assisted colleagues with resolving any issues related to data entry operations.
- Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
- Organized files according to established procedures for easy retrieval later on.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Screened and regularly answered calls to provide assistance to important clients.
- Determined appropriate databases for completed documents and transferred files electronically.
Education
Master of Science - COMUNICATION
USAC
Guatemala, CA11.2000
Skills
- Assisting with mobility
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Client monitoring
- Care documentation
- Customer relationship management
- Safety protocols
- Care coordination
- Emotional support
- Health monitoring
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Household tasks
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dressing assistance
Languages
- Spanish, Full Professional
- English, Professional
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Public Partnerships Home care LLC
03.2025 - 12.2025
Personal Care Assistant
Freedom Care
10.2020 - 03.2025
Data Entry Clerk
Telgua
02.1995 - 04.2003
Master of Science - COMUNICATION
USAC