Lindsey Avila
LVN
Merced,CA
Summary
Dynamic Elderly Caregiver at IHSS with a proven track record in dementia care and client advocacy. Managed personal hygiene and nutrition monitoring, enhancing patient well-being. Demonstrated strong relationship-building skills while coordinating medical appointments, ensuring comprehensive care and fostering trust with clients and families. Committed to delivering compassionate support and maintaining dignity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS
08.2024 - Current
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to arrange appointments and transportation, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Facilitated mobility, aiding residents in moving around to promote physical health.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
Real Estate Manager
Red Brick Property Management
01.2008 - 08.2024
- Boosted property sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and conducting comprehensive market analysis.
- Increased portfolio value with strategic acquisition of new properties in high-growth markets.
- Successfully managed a diverse commercial real estate portfolio consisting of office buildings, retail centers, and industrial facilities.
- Leveraged strong negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts with vendors and service providers, resulting in cost savings for managed properties.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders such as investors, contractors, and local authorities.
- Compiled maintenance and repair requests for submission to maintenance department and reached out to local contractors for bid proposals.
- Negotiated favorable lease terms for clients, resulting in cost savings and enhanced property value.
- Communicated with landlord regarding building and tenant issues.
- Promptly responded to tenant complaints and concerns for over 300 properties.
- Carefully screened tenancy applicants, pulling background investigations, credit reports and past rental history.
- Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve disputes swiftly while minimizing negative impact on business operations or client satisfaction levels.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced operating expenses without compromising quality or service levels.
- Assessed property valuations regularly to ensure accurate pricing for both sale listings and lease negotiations.
- Managed tenant relations effectively, ensuring high retention rates and timely rent collections.
- Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
- Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
Education
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Allied
Online06-2017
LVN - Nursing
West Med
Merced Ca03-2012
GED -
Merced Adult School
50 East 20th Street Merced CA01-2011
Skills
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Dementia care
- Patient care
- Client documentation
- Infection control
- Workload management
- Care plan management
- Incontinence care
- Medication management
- Elderly advocacy
- Medication administration
- Data confidentiality
- Medical appointment coordination
- Palliative care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Empathy and patience
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Client protection
- Oxygen therapy
- First aid and CPR
- Team collaboration
- Alzheimer's support
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS
08.2024 - Current
Real Estate Manager
Red Brick Property Management
01.2008 - 08.2024
Real Estate License - Real Estate
Allied
LVN - Nursing
West Med
GED -
Merced Adult School
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