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Katalina Nau
Sacramento,CA
Summary
I am a dedicated Care Coordinator for Uilani Heavenly Care Services LLC, partnering with my mother Manu Havea to bring quality care to all our clients. Outside of my role as a Care Coordinator, I am a highly dedicated caregiver prepared to bring compassion and efficiency to caregiving roles. I have extensive experience in providing personal care and emotional support, ensuring client comfort and safety. I also am adept in providing end-of-life care and daily assistance. Known for strong collaboration with healthcare teams and adaptability to meet client needs. Skilled in managing diverse care plans and building trust with clients and their families. Leveraged compassionate communication and dependable support to enhance patient quality of life, achieving high satisfaction. Skilled in dementia care and safe patient transportation, consistently fostering trust and comfort in caregiving relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Coordinator
Uilani Heavenly Care Services LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction with provided services and address any concerns or needs.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Enhanced patient care by coordinating and scheduling private home care services.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards while handling sensitive personal information regarding patients'' health conditions.
- Evaluated caregiver performance through regular assessments, providing feedback for improvement when needed.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from hospital discharges to in-home care by coordinating necessary resources and support systems.
Caregiver, Mary Wilbur & Albert Youngwerth
Uilani Heavenly Care Services LLC
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, monitoring vitals and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Provided safe mobility support to help client move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported client to/from doctor appointments in client's vehicle & personal vehicle. Assisted client to chemotherapy, radiation, infusions and transfusions.
Caregiver, Daniel & Jeanne Friedman (24 Hour Care)
Uilani Heavenly Care Services LLC
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented physical therapy to support client improvement in strength, range of motion and surgery recovery; transported Daniel to/from gym every morning while facilitating weight exercises at the gym.
- Recorded clients' pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and weight to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided client to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements, in addition to providing incontinence care due to GI health issues.
- Assisted client during recovery from pacemaker surgery in addition to wound care after Moh's surgery.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Caregiver, Harvey Barnes
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted client with bed baths, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted client with repositioning every 2 hours to avoid redness, bed & pressure sores.
- Built strong relationship with Brenda to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Caregiver, Jerry Angelides (24 Hour Care)
Winnie's Home Care Services
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Initially started with overnight care several times a week ensuring assistance to/from the restroom, continued calming spirit during periodic sundowning and responsive and attentive care when client called out for assistance.
- Assisted with dressing, grooming, bathing in addition to all personal care.
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported client to events and activities, medical appointments and errands.
- Implemented creative strategies to keep client engaged in activities that promoted cognitive functioning and mental stimulation due to short term memory loss and dementia.
- Recognized signs of impending death, providing timely communication with both the hospice team and the client''s family to prepare for final moments together.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper pain management and symptom control.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Caregiver, John & Patricia Reilly (24 Hour Care)
Winnie's Home Care Services
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to their daughter Patti Painter.
- Assisted John with the changes he encountered with his Parkinson's disease while also providing much assistance to his wife Pat who dealt with Congestive Heart Failure.
- Turned and positioned bedbound client to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored clients' vital signs regularly, provided medication promptings, assisted with filling pill box according to strict instructions from their daughter Patti Painter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members while assisting both clients during their end stages.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Caregiver, Sandy & Frank Blaisdell
Winnie's Home Care Services
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of client by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep client's bedroom clean.
- Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from Del Webb Club and around Sun City neighborhood.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
Sacramento, CA06-2018
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
Sacramento, CA06-2010
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- End-of-life care
- Lifting and transferring
- Fast learner
- Bedside care
- Dementia care
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Client transportation
Interests
Timeline
Caregiver, Mary Wilbur & Albert Youngwerth
Uilani Heavenly Care Services LLC
02.2024 - 01.2025
Caregiver, Daniel & Jeanne Friedman (24 Hour Care)
Uilani Heavenly Care Services LLC
09.2023 - 05.2024
Home Care Coordinator
Uilani Heavenly Care Services LLC
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver, Harvey Barnes
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
10.2022 - 02.2024
Caregiver, John & Patricia Reilly (24 Hour Care)
Winnie's Home Care Services
07.2022 - 05.2023
Caregiver, Jerry Angelides (24 Hour Care)
Winnie's Home Care Services
01.2019 - 06.2023
Caregiver, Sandy & Frank Blaisdell
Winnie's Home Care Services
01.2018 - 05.2022
No Degree - Certified Nurse Assistant
Mary Seacole Nursing Academy
High School Diploma -
John F. Kennedy High School
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