Guadalupe Garcia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven Senior Caregiver with a proven track record at Matharu Assisted Living Inc, enhancing patient well-being and safety through compassionate care and effective managerial skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish, adept at fostering patient trust and streamlining care processes. Excelled in patient engagement and regulatory compliance, ensuring high-quality care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Caregiver
Matharu Assisted Living Inc
15227 Roselle Avenue Lawndale, CA 90260
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic conversation.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care plans for each patient.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Ensured timely reporting of changes in patient condition to supervising nurses or physicians for immediate intervention.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized effective communication skills to address any concerns or questions from clients or their family members.
- Supported mobility needs of patients by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Facilitated social engagement among patients by organizing group activities or outings when appropriate.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Linda Esperanza Marquez High School A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med
Huntington Park, CA06.2020
Skills
- Dependable and Punctual
- Patience and composure
- Managerial skills
- Bilingual in english and Spanish
- Training delivery
Certification
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certified
Direct support professional course
Timeline
Senior Caregiver
Matharu Assisted Living Inc
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Linda Esperanza Marquez High School A Hntngtn Park Inst Of Appl Med