Graciela Gonzalez-Smith
Vineland
Summary
Diligent [Desired Position] with proven ability to provide compassionate care in home settings. Successfully assisted clients with daily living activities and ensured their comfort and safety. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills in various caregiving scenarios. Healthcare professional ready to bring high level of care and support to clients. Track record of enhancing clients' quality of life through personalized care plans and empathetic interactions. Team-oriented and reliable, with focus on achieving best outcomes for clients. Proficient in patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and health monitoring. Home health professional with deep experience in providing compassionate and efficient care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, adapt to evolving patient needs, and deliver consistent, high-quality results. Skilled in patient advocacy, medication administration, and personal care, with focus on safety and comfort. Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication skills, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
Self Employed
04.2008 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship services such as reading aloud or playing games together during downtime periods.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
Mail Handler
Post Office
02.2000 - 04.2008
- Utilized physical strength to move mail and packages of varying sizes and weights.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient mail handling processes.
- Followed safety protocols while handling and sorting mail for personal safety purposes.
- Maximized workplace safety with proper handling techniques for heavy or oversized packages.
- Ensured timely delivery of mail by loading and unloading trucks, as well as transporting sorted mail to appropriate areas within the facility.
- Labeled, weighed and processed mail and packages for efficient distribution.
- Inspected mail for damages and took appropriate action to deliver in good condition.
Group Home Counselor/Patient Care Technician
Vineland Training School
01.1998 - 03.2000
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Supported residents in coping with emotions and fears through one-on-one sessions.
- Led educational workshops on topics such as substance abuse prevention, mental health awareness, and conflict resolution techniques.
- Developed client-centered interventions, utilizing evidence-based practices to address the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals within the group home setting.
- Monitored medication administration in accordance with physician orders, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and respecting boundaries.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients, conducting regular safety checks and addressing conflicts immediately.
- Conducted intake assessments for new clients, gathering pertinent information to develop an initial care plan.
Education
Licensed Cosmetologist - Caring For Hair, Skin, And Nails
Cosmetology School
Vineland, NJ06.1992
High School Diploma -
Bridgeton High School
Bridgeton, NJ05.1989
Skills
- Physical therapy support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nutrition management
- Fall prevention
- Documentation
- First aid and safety
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- Housekeeping
- Medication organization
- Care plan assessment
- Recording vital signs
Timeline
Home Health Caregiver
Self Employed
04.2008 - 09.2024
Mail Handler
Post Office
02.2000 - 04.2008
Group Home Counselor/Patient Care Technician
Vineland Training School
01.1998 - 03.2000
Licensed Cosmetologist - Caring For Hair, Skin, And Nails
Cosmetology School
High School Diploma -
Bridgeton High School
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