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MALENA RODRIGUEZ

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Provider with a proven track record at Preferred Care at Home and all other agencies I have associated with throughout my career. Mean while with enhancing patient quality of life through exceptional end-of-life care and effective communication I have acquired exceptional skills in medical record-keeping and fostering team collaboration, consistently ensuring patient safety and dignity. Achieved streamlined care processes, demonstrating reliability and adaptive thinking. I have maintained ongoing Independence navigating and being reliable to ensure all aspects of my position are properly maintain a reported for quality assurance to better assist in all patients care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Provider

Preferred Care at Home
Fort Collins, CO
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Streamlined daily routines through efficient scheduling of appointments, errands, and personal care tasks.
  • Contributed to positive client outcomes by maintaining a high level of professionalism and commitment to quality care.

Private Home Care Hospice (over Night)

Self Employed
Fort Collins, CO
09.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting schedules according to client needs while maintaining punctuality in all scheduled visits.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling accurate assessments and adjustments to care plans as necessary.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.

Personal Care Provider/hospice

SYNERGY HomeCare
Fort Collins / Longmont
03.2023 - 02.2024

This was a private pay company that specialized sending their caregivers to hospitals, rehabs, nursing home, and in home care with overnight shifts.

Personal Care Provider

Amazing Care
Fort Collins, CO
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.

Personal Care Provider

Charter Home Health Care
Fort Collins, CO
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, resulting in improved quality of life and independence.
  • Transported clients to appointments and social engagements, enabling them to remain active within their community.
  • Responded promptly to emergent situations involving clients'' health or well-being, coordinating care with appropriate medical personnel when necessary.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights regarding privacy and dignity during all aspects of personal care provision.
  • Promoted client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing necessary precautions.
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow Personal Care Providers within a team-based care model, ensuring seamless continuity of support services.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.

Activities Assistant

Rehabilitation Nursing Center of the Rockies
Fort Collins, CO
07.2014 - 11.2017
  • Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
  • Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
  • Provided clear communication to staff, residents, and family members regarding upcoming events and any necessary accommodations or modifications needed for participation.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper procedures for conducting activities while maintaining a safe environment for residents.

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Self-motivation and initiative
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Adaptive thinking
  • Record keeping
  • Patient safety monitoring
  • Time management
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Daily living assistance
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Direct patient care
  • Team collaboration
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Patient assessments
  • End-of-life care
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Conflict resolution
  • Special needs care

Additional Information

I come from a long line of medical professionals where both of my sister's have dedicated their lives to nursing, my mother being a pharmacy tech, and my brother who had cerebral palsy that required in home care from birth to end of life for 30 years has nurtured my passion and has provided an immense amount of experience with independent managing this type of care in almost every aspect possible. As I get older I want to participate in more advancements on how I could be an asset to any company that I am privileged to work for.

Languages

English

Timeline

Personal Care Provider

Preferred Care at Home
03.2024 - Current

Private Home Care Hospice (over Night)

Self Employed
09.2023 - Current

Personal Care Provider/hospice

SYNERGY HomeCare
03.2023 - 02.2024

Personal Care Provider

Amazing Care
04.2022 - 03.2023

Personal Care Provider

Charter Home Health Care
01.2018 - 05.2021

Activities Assistant

Rehabilitation Nursing Center of the Rockies
07.2014 - 11.2017
MALENA RODRIGUEZ