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Luz B Aponte

Home Instead Senior Care Home
Paulsboro,NJ
Luz B Aponte
1
Language
18
years of professional experience

I am a very caring person and love to help and take care of people…I have been doing this type of work for over 20 years and I love it…I am also CPR/AED certified

Work History

Home Caregiver

1 Year 11 Months
Home Instead Senior Care Home | 09.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate personal care services, including bathing, grooming, and dressing assistance.
  • Assisted clients with mobility and transfers to enhance independence and safety.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with family and healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to appropriate caregivers or medical personnel.
  • Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
  • Implemented engaging activities tailored to clients' interests to promote mental stimulation.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
  • Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and exhibiting genuine empathy toward their needs or concerns.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Advocated for client well-being by participating in care plan meetings and offering valuable insights based on firsthand experience with the individual''s needs.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.

Caregiver/cna

15 Years 3 Months
ProMedica | 10.2008 - 01.2024

Assist the elder and disabled with daily living and feeding when needed

….help with activities and tasks when residents needed it

Education

GED

Woodrow Wilson High School | Camden, NJ | 07.2005

Skills

Documentation
Meal Preparation
Care Plan Adherence
Progress Documentation

Languages

English and Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Home
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Caregiver/cna

ProMedica
10.2008 - 01.2024Read More

Woodrow Wilson High School

GED
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Luz B Aponte