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Kailua Fonseca

Escondido,CA

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Live-In Caregiver

Home Helpers
ESCONDIDO, CA
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Cooked and served meals to clients according to dietary needs.
  • Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
  • Procured proper equipment for clients with limited mobility.
  • Encouraged client independence as much as possible to promote mental and physical fortitude.
  • Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
  • Communicated client conditions with family members and explained treatment options.
  • Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
  • Prepared records of client behavior, health and activities and notified supervisors of significant changes.
  • Responded promptly to dangerous incidents and emergency situations by adhering to proper procedures.
  • Assisted clients with daily personal care activities.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Home Helpers
ESCONDIDO, CA
11.2021 - 10.2022
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Completed weekly and monthly reports summarizing activities.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.

Senior Caregiver

Brookside
Oceanside, CA
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.

Meat Clerk

Vons
Escondido, CA
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Practiced sanitation procedures by maintaining clean and neat work area.
  • Used slicers and other department equipment to prepare cuts of meat for customers.
  • Assessed food for freshness before stocking cases or rotating products.
  • Managed high customer volume efficiently by accurately cutting, wrapping and weighing products.
  • Maintained product knowledge to respond to customer questions and make suggestions.
  • Followed approved procedures for receiving, weighing and breaking down products.
  • Kept detailed track of inventories and restocked products in cold storage units.
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Scrubbed and polished counters to remove debris and food.
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.

Security Guard

North Bar
Escondido, CA
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Monitored access control systems and key code records for suspicious activities.
  • Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
  • Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
  • Responded to medical emergencies before paramedic and law enforcement arrival.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
  • Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
  • Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.

Caregiver

Partners In Home Care
Escondido, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.

Education

Associate in Finances - Finances

Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI
06-2022

Skills

  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Decision-making
  • Collaboration
  • Teambuilding
  • Organization
  • Work ethic

Timeline

Caregiver

Partners In Home Care
08.2023 - Current

Meat Clerk

Vons
10.2022 - 08.2023

Security Guard

North Bar
10.2022 - 08.2023

Live-In Caregiver

Home Helpers
11.2021 - 10.2022

Caregiver, Special Needs

Home Helpers
11.2021 - 10.2022

Senior Caregiver

Brookside
11.2021 - 02.2022

Associate in Finances - Finances

Marian University
Kailua Fonseca