Laura Sanchez
West Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 4 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
Ritchie Family
1N355 Indian Knoll Rd West Chicago, IL 60185
08.2019 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Assisted elderly with daily living activities and physical therapies.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Worked with hospice to maintain patient in comfortable state.
- Read and wrote shift reports and care notes for continuity of care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
Server
Mr. Papa's
127 W Roosevelt Rd West Chicago, IL 60185
08.2011 - 02.2016
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL12.2023
High School Diploma -
West Chicago Community High School
West Chicago, IL05.2012
Certified - Nursing Assistance
Technology Center of DuPage
301 S Swift Rd Addison, IL 6010105.2012
Skills
- Patient Engagement
- Daily Logs
- Serve Customers
- ADLs Assistance
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Medication Reminders
- Meal Assistance
- Status Updates
- Dietary Needs
- Emotional Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caretaker
Ritchie Family
08.2019 - Current
Server
Mr. Papa's
08.2011 - 02.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
West Chicago Community High School
Certified - Nursing Assistance
Technology Center of DuPage