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Lucinda Gurgoze

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Senior Caregiver at Homewatch Caregivers Plus, excelling in empathetic patient engagement and health monitoring. Proven ability to foster meaningful connections while ensuring safety and wellbeing. Recognized for compassionate care and effective communication, enhancing the quality of life for elderly patients.

Professional caregiver with solid experience in providing compassionate, personalized care. Strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to meet changing needs. Skilled in administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining safe, supportive environment. Known for empathy, patience, and effective communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Caregiver

Homewatch Caregivers Plus
08.2011 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, completing housekeeping tasks as needed.

Teacher

Tucson Unified School District
12.2012 - 05.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Education

No Degree - Assisted Living Caregiver, Assisted Living Manager

Academy On-Demand
Tucson
02-2025

No Degree - Nursing Assistant

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix, AZ
05-2009

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
12-1990

Skills

  • Empathetic Patient Engagement
  • Medication administration
  • Health monitoring
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Toileting support
  • Light exercise encouragement
  • Mobility support
  • Grooming help
  • Transportation services
  • Dementia expertise

Timeline

Teacher

Tucson Unified School District
12.2012 - 05.2020

Senior Caregiver

Homewatch Caregivers Plus
08.2011 - Current

No Degree - Assisted Living Caregiver, Assisted Living Manager

Academy On-Demand

No Degree - Nursing Assistant

Maricopa Community Colleges, Paradise Valley Community College

Associate of Science - Elementary Education

Lamar University
Lucinda Gurgoze