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Hazel Hernandez

Bronx,United States

Summary

Caregiving professional with solid background in providing comprehensive support to clients in home setting. Known for delivering compassionate care, ensuring comfort, and maintaining safe living environment. Reliable team collaborator with strong focus on adapting to changing needs and achieving desired outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Live-In Caregiver

Miriam Miller
05.2019 - 06.2025
  • Maintained a clean, safe living environment for clients by performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing household items.
  • Enhanced nutritional intake of clients by preparing healthy meals according to dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
  • Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.
  • Implemented strategies for fall prevention in the home environment to minimize injury risk for elderly or disabled clients.
  • Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Provided emotional support for both clients and their families during difficult times or transitions in care arrangements.
  • Adapted care routines to accommodate changes in clients'' health or preferences, maintaining a high level of satisfaction.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Elderly Caregiver

Jean Grossman
01.2016 - 02.2019
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
  • Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
  • Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.

Elderly Caregiver

Audrey Kaplan
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
  • Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
  • Encouraged residents to engage in physical exercises, contributing to their mobility and physical well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

US Navy

United States Navy, USN
06.2008 - 06.2012
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Education

Health Administration

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

South University
Virginia Beach, VA
06-2015

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Medical Career Institute/ ECPI
Virginia Beach, VA
10-2013

High School Diploma -

Newtown High School
Queens, NY
06-2000

Skills

  • Alzheimer's care
  • Grooming assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Patience and empathy
  • Wound care
  • Medication management
  • Injury prevention
  • Personal care assistance

Certification

  • Certificate CPR/AED

Timeline

Live-In Caregiver

Miriam Miller
05.2019 - 06.2025

Elderly Caregiver

Jean Grossman
01.2016 - 02.2019

Elderly Caregiver

Audrey Kaplan
04.2015 - 12.2015

US Navy

United States Navy, USN
06.2008 - 06.2012

Health Administration

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

South University

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Medical Career Institute/ ECPI

High School Diploma -

Newtown High School

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