Lillian Vargas
Port Saint Lucie,FL
Summary
Empathetic Caregiver with 10 years of experience, with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in facility and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Mr. S. Segall (Live-In)
Oceanside, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored patients glucose and assisted patient in injecting short and long lasting Insulin.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Caregiver
Flores Elderly Care (Part Time)
Oceanside, CA
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Caregiver
Flores Elderly Care (Part Time)
Oceanside, CA
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted patient with knee therapy at home since the patient had a knee surgery.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Resident Assistant
The Gardens Of Port Saint Lucie(Full Time)
Port Saint Lucie, FL
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted over 20 elderly, convalescents and disabled residents with daily living activities in residential care facilities.
- Conversed with assigned residents to determine emotional and physical state of being and reported changes to resident services director.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
Caregiver
Rose Assisted Living
Port Saint Lucie, FL
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Private Caregiver
Mrs. R. Ibanez (Live-In)
Manila, Philippines
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Education
HHA - Home Health Aide (HHA)
Ability Career Institue
Stuart, Florida12.2022
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Feden Healthcare
Port Saint LUcie, FL01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of The East
Manila, Philippines03.1986
Skills
- ADLs Assistance
- Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Dementia Care
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Attentive to People
- First Aid Certification
- Strong Ethics
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Meal Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Dependable and Responsible
- Medical Reminders
- Patient Ambulation
- Respectful and Compassionate
Timeline
Caregiver
Flores Elderly Care (Part Time)
07.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Flores Elderly Care (Part Time)
04.2022 - 12.2022
Private Caregiver
Mr. S. Segall (Live-In)
01.2022 - 12.2022
Resident Assistant
The Gardens Of Port Saint Lucie(Full Time)
10.2021 - 01.2022
Caregiver
Rose Assisted Living
05.2016 - 06.2017
Private Caregiver
Mrs. R. Ibanez (Live-In)
01.2012 - 04.2016
HHA - Home Health Aide (HHA)
Ability Career Institue
Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Feden Healthcare
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of The East