Jessica Andrade
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate and organized professional skilled in providing direct client support and effective calendar coordination. Known for fostering communication between departments and implementing individualized care plans to enhance client well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant/ Case Aid
P & J Inc.
San Diego, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Managed calendars, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings efficiently.
- Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring timely dissemination of information.
- Organized travel itineraries
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Provided direct support to clients assisting with daily living activity, emotional support, behavioral monitoring and implementation of individualized treatment and care plans in a safe therapeutic environment.
- Administered and managed medication's for residence, including preparation, distribution documentation and monitor monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and care plans
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Pediatric Caregiver
Phillip Curtis
San Diego, CA
03.2018 - 08.2025
- Provided compassionate care and assistance with daily living.
- Ensured safety and well-being of clients through diligent monitoring and reporting changes in health status.
- Developed individualized care plans to meet specific needs and preferences of clients.
- Full-time caregiver for a child with a traumatic brain injury, injury, providing daily care, developmental support, and assistance with age-appropriate schooling and learning activities, maintain structure, routines to recovery and independence
Private Care Provider
John Reed
La Jolla, CA
12.2014 - 11.2017
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary to improve outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services.
- Assisted clients in maintaining their independence by offering support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Administered medications accurately according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosages for optimal patient health.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Activities Coordinator
PLAZA VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING
San Diego, CA
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Designed and implemented engaging daily activities for seniors to enhance social interaction and well-being.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for residents to ensure participation in community events and outings.
- Developed creative programming that addressed diverse interests, improving resident satisfaction and engagement levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to tailor activities based on residents' physical and cognitive abilities, promoting inclusivity.
- Managed scheduling of activities, ensuring optimal resource allocation and staff support for each event.
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
Receptionist/ Business Office Assistant
Atria Collwood Assisted Senior Living
San Diego, CA
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Managed front desk operations, greeting visitors and directing inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Maintained appointment schedules, coordinating meetings for staff and clients efficiently.
- Handled multi-line phone system, ensuring timely response to calls and messages.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring proper distribution to relevant personnel.
- input employee timesheet for payroll
- Answered multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments efficiently.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Assisted with daily administrative tasks, including filing and data entry.
- Greeted and assisted residents, ensuring a welcoming environment.
Education
No Degree - Mental Health First Aid
National Council For Mental Wellbeing
San Diego, CA02.2026
High School Diploma -
Mark Twain Senior High School
San Diego, CA06.2008
No Degree - Medication Training
Polaris RX Medication Training
San Diego, CA12.2025
No Degree - Patient Advocacy
Cultural Competency
San Diego, CA02.2025
No Degree - Assisted Living /Memory Care
Assisted Living Association
San Diego04.2013
Skills
- Effective time management
- Strong organizational skills
- Client support
- Dedicated work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Timely appointment organization
- Collaborative team member
- Dedication to quality
- Administrative support
- Effective calendar coordination
- Travel planning
- Customer engagement
- Spanish language fluency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Assistant/ Case Aid
P & J Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Pediatric Caregiver
Phillip Curtis
03.2018 - 08.2025
Private Care Provider
John Reed
12.2014 - 11.2017
Activities Coordinator
PLAZA VILLAGE SENIOR LIVING
11.2012 - 12.2014
Receptionist/ Business Office Assistant
Atria Collwood Assisted Senior Living
02.2011 - 11.2011
No Degree - Mental Health First Aid
National Council For Mental Wellbeing
High School Diploma -
Mark Twain Senior High School
No Degree - Medication Training
Polaris RX Medication Training
No Degree - Patient Advocacy
Cultural Competency
No Degree - Assisted Living /Memory Care
Assisted Living Association