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Karla Melgar

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Skilled and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in providing critical support to elderly clients, including medication administration and mobility assistance. Proven track record of enhancing patient quality of life at Brenda Harris and Denise Jacquin through effective companionship and diligent care. Expert in disability support and adept at fostering patient independence, demonstrating a blend of hard and soft skills critical in healthcare.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Brenda Harris
Santa Rosa, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.

Care Giver

Denise Jacquin
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2017 - Current
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma -

Parroquial La Secondaria
El Salvador
06-2000

Skills

  • Medication coordination
  • Compassionate client care
  • Assisting Patients with Mobility
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Patient companionship
  • Documentation
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Medication administration
  • Disability support

Certification

  • Home Care Aid, Registration with Department of Social Services, State of California

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Brenda Harris
11.2024 - Current

Care Giver

Denise Jacquin
06.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Parroquial La Secondaria

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