Direct care professional well-versed in assisting types of clients and individuals ages 6-90+ to meet medical and emotional needs. Trained in appointment, medication, and household management. Devoted to providing companionship and attentive care. A compassionate caregiver possesses a gentle touch and a caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in working with persons with all types of disabilities. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40 hours per week, weekends, and evenings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Home Care Provider
24hrcares
06.2023 - Current
Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Transported to appointments
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
In Home Supportive Services
Dept. Of Social Services
03.2000 - 06.2023
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.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Provided transportation and appointments management.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Special Education Assistant
LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District
10.1999 - 09.2016
Built trust and rapport with students through positive reinforcement and strong communication skills.
Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Aided elementary school special education teachers in reinforcing efforts for children with various learning and behavioral needs.
Developed professional relationships with school staff to contribute to strong learning community.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
Facilitated curriculum lessons in positive, engaging environment to maximize student learning and on-task behavior.
Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.