Juanita Ruiz
Wasco,CA
Summary
Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Sage Care Homes LLC
Bakersfield, California
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Administered medication as prescribed and maintained accurate records.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for all residents.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote cognitive engagement.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and safety procedures.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
Caregiver
The Park RCFE
Bakersfield, CA
04.2012 - 01.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident well-being and care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
CNA
Valley Health Care Center
Bakersfield, California
05.2008 - 02.2009
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities and maintained accurate health records.
Education
CNA CERT /MA CERT - CNA /Medical Assistant
North Kern Vocational Training
Wasco, CA 08.2005 - 05.2006
Wasco Union High
Wasco, CASkills
- Administration of medication
- Health monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Care plan documentation
- Safety procedures training
- Emotional support provision
- Team collaboration
- Medication management
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate client care
- Activities of daily living
- Record keeping
- Medical appointment coordination
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Personal hygiene management
- Feeding assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Mobility support
- Clear communication
- Friendly and outgoing
- Medication assistance
- Transfer assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Chronic illness management
- Housekeeping duties
- Compassionate care
- Data confidentiality
- Patient care
- State regulations
- Medication administration
- Customer service
- Alzheimer's support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Incontinence care
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Administrator-State of California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Devision 02/06/2025
- Certified Nurse Assistant State Of California Department of Social Services June 2006
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Sage Care Homes LLC
04.2024 - Current
Caregiver
The Park RCFE
04.2012 - 01.2023
CNA
Valley Health Care Center
05.2008 - 02.2009
CNA CERT /MA CERT - CNA /Medical Assistant
North Kern Vocational Training
08.2005 - 05.2006
Wasco Union High