Keia Lino
Caregiver
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways.
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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Donte Mendefield(Donte’s Foster home)
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated with local organizations to facilitate volunteer opportunities for individuals served by the program.
- Created a supportive environment where clients felt safe expressing themselves without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Adapted lesson plans based on each student's abilities and interests.
- Assisted in developing individual plans for each child, tailored to their unique needs.
- Monitored children's progress and behavior on an ongoing basis and communicated any changes or concerns to parents and guardians.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing support and guidance regarding the best strategies for managing their child's behaviors.
- Facilitated social interaction between children through activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling.
- Taught basic life skills such as communication skills and problem solving techniques.
- Implemented appropriate teaching methods according to IEP goals for each student.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Kept records of daily observations and information about activities, meals served and medications administered.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in children to alert parents or guardians.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
Caregiver
Carole Guidry
Los Angeles, California
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
Elderly Caregiver
Joyce Flowers
Los Angeles, California
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on best practices for elder care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
- Provided emotional support during end-of-life transitions.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA08-2021
High School Diploma -
Wesley College
Belize 08-2012
American Red Cross
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Learning disabilities expertise
- First-aid and CPR
- Toileting assistance
- Sign language proficiency
- Meal Preparation
- Patient Companionship
- Compassionate client care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Records Maintenance
- Dependable and Responsible
- Compassionate Care
- Problem-Solving
- Community activities
- Special Needs Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Disability Support
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking and Organization
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and safety
- Elderly Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Behavior redirection
- Time Management
- Patient Management
- Dementia Care
Timeline
Caregiver
Carole Guidry
02.2023 - 06.2024
Special Needs Child Caregiver
Donte Mendefield(Donte’s Foster home)
05.2022 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Joyce Flowers
05.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
University of Southern California
High School Diploma -
Wesley College
American Red Cross
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