Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Ivonne Castellanos

North Fort Myers,FL

Summary

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Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HHA

VIP América
11.2023 - Current

HHA

Choices in Living Adult Day Care
02.2023 - 11.2023

HHA

Horizon Home Care Services
05.2017 - 12.2022
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.

Education

PCT - undefined

International Training Carees
Miami, FL
12.2017

MIMBAS - undefined

Cuba Habana
07.1985

Skills

  • Observe Behaviors
  • Report Observations
  • Wellness Support
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Mental Health Support
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Mobilization Support
  • Dietary Needs
  • Schedule Management
  • Patient and Family Interaction
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Patient Condition Observation
  • Housekeeping
  • Family Support and Instruction
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Massage
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Launder Linens
  • High Blood Pressure Management
  • Personal Grooming Care
  • Mobility Support
  • Client Requirements
  • Medical Reminders
  • Bed Transfers
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Healthcare Education
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Household Chores
  • Developing Client Trust
  • Mental Stimulation
  • Client Direct Care
  • Patient Transport
  • Bathing and Dressing

Certification

PCT

Accomplishments

This profession has given me the gift of being a better person, greater empathy, and the satisfaction of helping people.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

HHA

VIP América
11.2023 - Current

HHA

Choices in Living Adult Day Care
02.2023 - 11.2023

HHA

Horizon Home Care Services
05.2017 - 12.2022

PCT - undefined

International Training Carees

MIMBAS - undefined

Cuba Habana
Ivonne Castellanos