Lorna Gaspar
Suisun,CA
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Paradise Valley Estates
03.2020 - Current
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
- Developed and implemented protocols related to nutrition care.
- Developed and maintained accurate nutrition records and databases.
- Obtained and evaluated dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
- Directed and evaluated kitchen and food service staff.
Caregiver
Always Caring Rescare
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
04.2007
Skills
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Active Listening
- Medical Terminology
- Meal Preparation
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Customer Loyalty
- First Aid
- Food Delivery
- Table Setting
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Speaking
- Food Safety
Dietary Guidelines
Timeline
Dietary Aide - Paradise Valley Estates
03.2020 - Current
Caregiver - Always Caring Rescare
05.2019 - 03.2020
Lyceum Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
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