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Graciela Morales

Bozeman,MT

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at ParkHaven Retirement, adept at enhancing clients' quality of life through effective communication and personalized support. Skilled in medication management and emotional support, I prioritize client well-being and foster strong relationships, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for those in my care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

ParkHaven Retirement
12.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Private Caregiver

Private Caregiver
02.2019 - 11.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

Prep Line Cook

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to effectively manage multiple orders at once while ensuring high-quality output and timely service.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
  • Provided excellent customer service by swiftly addressing any concerns or special requests from guests regarding dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Assisted in training new team members on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment usage, and company policies.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bozeman High School
Bozeman, MT
06-2017

Skills

  • Effective Empathetic Communication
  • Prioritization of Tasks
  • Geriatric Care Assistance
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Reliable and Accountable
  • Direct Patient Support
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Essential Cleaning Skills
  • Emotional support
  • Home Maintenance
  • Strong ethics
  • Relationship building
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient companionship
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication management
  • Behavioral management
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Special needs care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Medication administration
  • ADL assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Care plan management
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • PPE usage
  • Medical records management
  • [Language] fluency
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Dining room support
  • Attentive to people
  • Adaptable Learner
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Medication coordination

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Caregiver

ParkHaven Retirement
12.2023 - 02.2025

Private Caregiver

Private Caregiver
02.2019 - 11.2024

Prep Line Cook

Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant
08.2018 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Bozeman High School
Graciela Morales