Joana Gonzalez
Van Nuys,California
Summary
Compassionate Private Sitter with exceptional background working with geriatric patients suffering from dementia including Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Solid advocate for patient's wellbeing and quality of life. Works to provide high levels of physical and emotional care for senior patients in home and assisted living environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level helping kids at school. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Sitter
The Meadows Post Acute
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
- Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
- Engaged patient in appropriate stimulation activities and physical activity.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided exceptional physical care to go beyond simple bathing to manicures, hair sets, and light massage.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Pursued new techniques and trends for working with dementia patients to provide mental stimulation.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Worked to alleviate isolation and loss of personal freedom in patients resulting from deteriorating physical and mental health
Child Sitter
At Home
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2023
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Information Collection
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Activities
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Learning Strategies
- Planning Physical Activities
- Educational Activities
- Following Directions
- Playing Puzzles and Games
- Exercise and Outdoor Activities
- Maintaining Safe Environment
Travel
I really enjoy getting to know new places and getting out of my comfort zone, I love and want to travel around the world while I can.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Patient Sitter
The Meadows Post Acute
12.2022 - 06.2023
Child Sitter
At Home
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
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