Karen Buscemi
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Competent care provider passionate about helping individuals. Well-coordinated and reliable professional with clear understanding of individual physical, social and emotional needs. Bringing several years of care experience. Dependable care provider well-versed in assisting patients with mobility, grooming and basic household needs. Offering in-depth knowledge of safety, compliance and documentation requirements. Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Provider
Pioneer Home Care Inc.
Lake Forest, California
11.2019 - 01.2025
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Engaged in conversation with clients to provide emotional support and mental stimulation.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
Care Assistant
Ryann Home Care
Laguna Hills, CA
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Documented observations of mental and physical health to report updates to supervisor.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Kept detailed records of patients' medical histories and care plans.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Care Assistant
MV Care Cottage Home Care
Mission Viejo, California
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
Elderly Caregiver
Joyful Home Care
Mission Viejo, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Taguig City University
Taguig City, Philippines04-2013
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Companionship support
- Personal care assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Health monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting support
Timeline
Care Provider
Pioneer Home Care Inc.
11.2019 - 01.2025
Care Assistant
Ryann Home Care
08.2019 - 07.2022
Care Assistant
MV Care Cottage Home Care
09.2018 - 07.2020
Elderly Caregiver
Joyful Home Care
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management
Taguig City University
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