Magdalena Guevara Tapia
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with strong skills in personalized care, safety management, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing client well-being through reliable and empathetic service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS
Oakland, California
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
In home care provider
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
Oakland, California
01.2023 - Current
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
Oakland, California
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Caregiver
IHSS
Oakland, California
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted clients with transportation to appointments and social activities.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and monitored compliance.
- Coordinated household tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Provided daily living support through help with mobility and personal hygiene.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and progress.
- Delivered personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls and ensure client security.
Babysitter
Dulce
Oakland
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Organized engaging activities to promote creativity and learning among children.
- Coordinated transportation for children to and from school and extracurricular events.
- Monitored safety of children during playtime and outdoor activities.
- Assisted children with homework, encouraging academic growth and independence.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions among children.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks, catering to children's dietary preferences.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding children's progress and concerns.
- Adapted care strategies to meet individual needs and personalities of children.
Skills
- Activity assistance
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Client mobility support
- Health monitoring
- Patient care coordination
- Personal hygiene support
- Safety management
- Relationship building
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Toileting assistance
- Patient assistance
- Physical mobility support
- Feeding support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Laundry services
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Adaptable approach
- Dementia support
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS
10.2025 - Current
Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
08.2025 - 10.2025
In home care provider
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
01.2023 - Current
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2022 - 12.2022
Babysitter
Dulce
02.2020 - 08.2021