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KIM GONZALES

Temple,TX

Summary

Empathetic Behavioral Health Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience with in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Assistant

Girling Home Health Care
09.2022 - Current
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients 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.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Stay-at-home Care Giver

-
03.2009 - 07.2022
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Personal Care Attendant

Girling Home Health
08.2007 - 05.2008
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Temple High School
Temple, TX
05.1994

Associate of Arts -

Temple College
Temple, TX
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Tarleton State University
Killeen, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Company Guidelines
  • Individual Service Plans
  • Dietary Needs
  • Service Documentation
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Time Management
  • Meal Assistance
  • Learning Strategies
  • Household Tasks

Timeline

Care Assistant

Girling Home Health Care
09.2022 - Current

Stay-at-home Care Giver

-
03.2009 - 07.2022

Personal Care Attendant

Girling Home Health
08.2007 - 05.2008

High School Diploma -

Temple High School

Associate of Arts -

Temple College

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Tarleton State University
KIM GONZALES