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Laura Penaloza

Pasco,WA

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at ALTSA/LTC, skilled in elderly care and time management. Developed personalized care plans and fostered strong relationships, enhancing clients' quality of life. Proven problem-solver, adept at monitoring health and implementing safety protocols to ensure a secure environment.

Tenacity and diligent during challenging assignments.

Self-assured, assertive and confident

Able to work any shift available.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

ALTSA/LTC
Kennewick, WA
05.2008 - 05.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care activities consistently.
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients at all times.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Temporary Labor

Energy Northwest
Richland, WA
03.2019 - 05.2019

• Previously trained and experienced in Labor-Outage

• Tenacity and diligent during challenging assignments

• Self-assured, assertive, and self-confident

• Able to work any shift available

TECHNICAL

• Performed nuclear housekeeping and janitorial services including packaging of radioactive waste, and decontamination of equipment and buildings.

• General janitorial and in plant maintenance. Deconning equipment and plant.

• Performed packaging of radioactive waste.

• Performed decontamination of equipment, tools and buildings using decon materials and equipment procedures.

• Performed housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, waxing and polishing floors.

• Performed janitorial duties such as housekeeping in lavatories, washrooms, etc. Replenish paper supplies, soap, etc. as needed.

• Move trash and laundry to radwaste storage.

• May assist others under direction of a Labor-lead.

• Perform other tasks as required.

Temporary Labor Outage

Entergy Northeast
Richland, IA
05.2017 - 06.2017

Education

High School Diploma -

McLaughlin High School
Milton-Freewater, OR

Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology

Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA
06-1999

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Temporary Labor

Energy Northwest
03.2019 - 05.2019

Temporary Labor Outage

Entergy Northeast
05.2017 - 06.2017

Caregiver

ALTSA/LTC
05.2008 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

McLaughlin High School

Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology

Walla Walla Community College