Maira Venegas
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Hello my name is Maira and i have been a caregiver for the past 6 years ! I have always loved caring for those in need i am focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. I am very caring and very compassionate as well with being patient and gentle and understanding with all my clients! I am organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Caregiver
Betty Barnard
El Cajon, CA
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Cargiver/childcare
Brightstar
Oceanside, CA
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Senior Caregiver
24hr Homecare
Oceanside, CA
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Senior Caregiver
Sandiego Compassionate Caregiver
Oceanside, CA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Education
Medical Assisting
UEI College
Oceanside, CA12.2021
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Basic Housekeeping
- Dementia Care
- Medical record-keeping
- Alzheimer's Care
- Behavioral Management
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Heavy Lifting
- Medication Administration
- Client Transportation
- End of life care
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Physical therapy support
- Cooking meals
- Childcare experience
- Injury Prevention
- Bowel care
- ROM
- Bed bound care
- Bathing assistance
Certification
Care academy
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Betty Barnard
08.2022 - 12.2023
Cargiver/childcare
Brightstar
08.2021 - 08.2022
Senior Caregiver
24hr Homecare
01.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Caregiver
Sandiego Compassionate Caregiver
01.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assisting
UEI College