Jacqueline Palafox
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate care, assisting with daily living activities, and managing medical needs. Utilizes strong organizational skills to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Knowledge of fostering supportive and nurturing environment, demonstrating reliability and adaptability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Caregiver
Healthcare Plus
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored and documented clients' health status, ensuring timely communication with healthcare professionals.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families to address individual needs.
- Coordinated medication schedules and assisted with compliance to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with clients and families.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
Sales Advisor
CDS, Costco
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepare, cook, and demonstrate food and non-food products for Costco club members.
- Engage with customers in a positive and enthusiastic manner, providing a friendly and informative shopping experience.
- Promote sales by highlighting product features and benefits, encouraging trial through samples, and recommending products based on customer needs.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Engage with customers, provide assistance, and ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Assist with maintaining the sales floor, locating merchandise, and fulfilling customer requests.
- Educate customers about Old Navy's loyalty programs and encourage participation.
Activity Aide
Asbury Court, Assisted living
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Assist in planning and implementation of activities in Memory Care residents.
- Helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve residents daily living skills.
- Maintain discipline and safety while delivering fun and engaging experience for Memory Care residents/participants.
- Reports to Recreational Therapist/Manager for progress made by residents/participants.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pacific Healthcare Nursing Home
03.2015 - 06.2020
- Assisted in implementing individualized patient care plans to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment strategies.
- Educated patients on exercise techniques to promote independence and improve mobility.
- Monitored patient vital signs during therapy sessions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies for elderly clients at increased risk of injury due to balance impairments.
- Adapted exercises to suit varied ages and abilities for personalized patient care.
Physical Therapist
Ospital Ng Muntinlupa
09.2007 - 12.2009
- Administered personalized treatment plans to enhance patient recovery and mobility.
- Evaluated patient progress through assessments and adjusted therapies accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care strategies for diverse patient needs.
- Educated patients on injury prevention techniques and home exercise programs.
- Adapted therapy sessions and exercises according to patient progress and limitations.
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal issues and determine appropriate interventions.
- Improved patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication of treatment plans and expectations.
- Facilitated patient recovery with customized therapeutic exercises tailored to individual needs and limitations.
- Improved patient mobility by developing personalized treatment plans and monitoring progress.
Education
Practical Nurse (LPN) -
North Shore College
Wheeling, IL01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Brent Hospital Inc.
Zamboanga City, Philippines03-2001
High School Diploma - undefined
Ateneo de Zamboanga High School
Zamboanga City, Philippines03.1996
Skills
- Computer literate
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- Geriatric care
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Respectful and compassionate
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- IV Certified, December , 2025
- CNA Certification , July 1, 2025
- CPR Certification, February , 2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Dancing
- Reading
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Healthcare Plus
09.2024 - Current
Sales Advisor
CDS, Costco
09.2024 - 12.2024
Seasonal Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2023 - 12.2023
Activity Aide
Asbury Court, Assisted living
10.2023 - 12.2023
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pacific Healthcare Nursing Home
03.2015 - 06.2020
Physical Therapist
Ospital Ng Muntinlupa
09.2007 - 12.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Ateneo de Zamboanga High School
Practical Nurse (LPN) -
North Shore College
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Brent Hospital Inc.