Jodie Saenz
Grain Valley,MO
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Self-employed
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Care Coordinator
Preferred Care At Home Kcmo
04.2014 - 05.2022
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported patient care excellence via planning and interpretation of programs.
- Determined need for special assessment activities for complex cases, effectively handling care plans.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Marketing
- Interviewing, Hiring and Managing Caregivers
Owner/Operator
Saenz Caregiving
03.2007 - 12.2011
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
CNA
Royal Gardens Of Ojai
05.1998 - 04.2002
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Ventura College
Ventura, CAHigh School Diploma -
Herman Lewis Christian Academy
Santa Paula, CA06.1995
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Medical Reminders
- Direct Patient Care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Case Management
- Medication Administration
- ADLs Assistance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Mobility Support
- Patient Management
- Safety Behaviors
- Multitasking and Organization
- Household Management
- Diet and Nutrition
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Nursing Assistance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Compassionate Communication
- Heavy Lifting
- Bedsore Prevention
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Patient Assessments
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Caregiver and Family Support
- Ability to Lift
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Self-employed
06.2022 - 09.2023
Care Coordinator
Preferred Care At Home Kcmo
04.2014 - 05.2022
Owner/Operator
Saenz Caregiving
03.2007 - 12.2011
CNA
Royal Gardens Of Ojai
05.1998 - 04.2002
No Degree - Nursing
Ventura College
High School Diploma -
Herman Lewis Christian Academy
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