Kelly Perez
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with a strong focus on patient well-being, emotional support, and personal hygiene assistance. Committed to enhancing client quality of life through compassionate communication and individualized care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Attendant
Summit Home Care
New York, NY
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Provided daily personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Entertained patients by reading aloud, playing cards and engaging in conversation.
- Adapted care strategies based on each patient''s unique circumstances or conditions using critical thinking skills.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Advocated for patient needs by actively participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and discussions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Special Needs Caretaker
Meaningful NY Initiative for People With Disabilities, INC
New York, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to address unique needs of clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance emotional and physical well-being.
- Increased client independence with customized life skills coaching and goal-setting exercises.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, interventions, and outcomes for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Costarica
Dominican Republic06.2006
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Emotional regulation
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
- Recreational activities
- Personal care assistance
- Emotional support
Certification
Mental Health Aide USA Certifications
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Attendant
Summit Home Care
01.2026 - Current
Special Needs Caretaker
Meaningful NY Initiative for People With Disabilities, INC
02.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Liceo Costarica