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Lea Johnson
Long Beach,CA
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Summary
Dependable caregiver with over 8 years of experience in delivering personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in time management, problem-solving, and maintaining a safe, clean environment to ensure optimal patient well-being.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Regency Palms
Long Beach
12.2023 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Caregiver
Horizon
Stanton, CA
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols effectively.
- Facilitated engaging activities, promoting social interaction among residents to improve quality of life.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in living areas, ensuring a comfortable environment for residents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
Bell Gardens, CA
07.2005 - 01.2014
- Delivered therapeutic massage services tailored to individual client needs.
- Assessed client conditions to develop personalized treatment plans.
- Utilized various massage techniques, including Swedish and deep tissue, to enhance overall wellness.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
- Built long-term client relationships through exceptional service and consistent follow-ups.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
Caregiver
Live Home
Los Angeles, CA
02.2005 - 01.2014
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CA06-1992
CNA -
Good Will Solacc College
Long Beach, CA06-2009
Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Bryman College
CA06-2005
Skills
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Alzheimer's care
- Documentation
- Hoyer lifting equipment
Timeline
Caregiver
Regency Palms
12.2023 - 04.2026
Caregiver
Horizon
05.2018 - 09.2023
Massage Therapist
Self-employeed
07.2005 - 01.2014
Caregiver
Live Home
02.2005 - 01.2014
CNA -
Good Will Solacc College
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School
Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Bryman College