Mania Aharounian
Glendale,CA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Provider
IHSS
Burbank
06.2009 - Current
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly clients in their homes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Administered medications according to instructions from the client's physician.
- Helped clients maintain a clean and safe living environment by performing household tasks such as laundry and light housekeeping.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients including reading, playing games, going for walks or attending social events.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Assessed client needs on an ongoing basis and reported any changes to the supervisor or case manager promptly.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature and respiration when necessary.
- Provided assistance with mobility issues by helping patients walk or transfer from one position to another safely.
- Observed behavioral changes in clients and reported them to the appropriate personnel immediately.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while working with clients in their home environment.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress notes regarding physical condition, medication administration and overall well-being.
- Adhered strictly to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information about patients.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Cashier
Golden Market
Glendale, CA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Medical office administration
- Medication Distribution
- Indirect Patient Care
- Personal Care
- Mobility support
- Patient Management
- Medication reminders
- Emotional Support
- Activity Supervision
- At-home care instruction
- Family Education
- Companionship
- Appointment Coordination
- Medical Documentation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Care
- Medication Management
- Medical Records Management
- First Aid administration
- Case Management
Accomplishments
- Full Time Dean's Honor List - 06/16/2023
- Full Time Dean's Honor List - 01/11/2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Armenian
Full Professional
Farsi
Full Professional
Timeline
Care Provider
IHSS
06.2009 - Current
Cashier
Golden Market
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
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