Kimberly Pena
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with proven expertise in elderly care and medication management, honed at Bethesda Senior Living. Excelled in fostering patient independence, enhancing quality of life through compassionate care and effective problem-solving. Achieved significant improvements in patient engagement and satisfaction by implementing streamlined communication processes. Skilled in multitasking and organization, ensuring optimal patient well-being and safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Westmore Senior Living Memory Care
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Home Health Aide
Angel Bright Home Health
06.2015 - 11.2016
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- 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.
Med Aid
Bethesda Senior Living
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Improved team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Streamlined internal communications processes using technology platforms that enabled real-time updates among team members, promoting collaboration and reducing response times.
- Championed organizational culture initiatives that fostered a positive work environment and increased employee satisfaction levels.
- Enhanced employee engagement by providing regular feedback, recognition, and opportunities for professional development.
Senior Caregiver
Bethesda Senior Living
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.
- Supported mobility needs of patients by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and positioning techniques.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while remaining focused on delivering exceptional quality care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medication schedules.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
N/A - N/A
New Lives
1500 Circles Dr Fort Worth To 7611506.2003
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Flexible schedule
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Medication and appointment reminders
Timeline
Caregiver
Westmore Senior Living Memory Care
08.2023 - 11.2024
Med Aid
Bethesda Senior Living
05.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Caregiver
Bethesda Senior Living
03.2020 - 12.2022
Home Health Aide
Angel Bright Home Health
06.2015 - 11.2016
N/A - N/A
New Lives
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