Mara Repetto
Eastern Star Seniors First
Silver Spring,MD
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate in-home caregiver with a focus on patient care and mobility support. Known for building strong client relationships and providing emotional companionship while ensuring safety and comfort in daily activities.
Work History
In Home Care Giver
4 Years 2 Months- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort in their home environment.
- Administered medication and monitored health conditions to maintain client well-being.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Ensured a safe and clean home environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, and dusting.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Contributed to an overall positive caregiving experience by offering emotional support during challenging or difficult times.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation while considering dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements for each client.
- Provided effective companionship for clients who experienced loneliness or struggled with cognitive decline due to aging-related conditions like Alzheimer''s disease or dementia.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times, ensuring sensitive information was secure and only shared with authorized personnel.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by demonstrating active listening skills and exhibiting genuine empathy toward their needs or concerns.
- Delivered timely transportation services for medical appointments, grocery shopping, social events, or other necessary errands.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Maintained detailed records of client information, including medical history, personal preferences, goals, and care plan updates.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided essential medication reminders to ensure clients took prescriptions on time and in accordance with doctor''s orders.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Supported the physical health of clients through regular exercise routines tailored to individual abilities and limitations.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Collaborated closely with family members to communicate updates on client progress and address any concerns or issues that arose during care provision.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Continually pursued professional development opportunities to enhance skill set as an In-Home Caregiver through workshops, conferences, or online courses.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
In Home Care Giver
1 YearCare Giver
3 Years- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining adherence to treatment plans.
- Advocated for clients' needs, enhancing their quality of life through support services.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with family members.
- Provided companionship, fostering emotional well-being and social interaction.
Education
High School Diploma
Dementia - Dementia -related Behaviors
Certificate of Completion - Care Giver Training
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health
Skills
Compassionate caregiving
Housekeeping tasks
Client confidentiality
Patient care
Mobility support
Dementia care
Progress documentation
Alzheimer's care
Seizure management
Client documentation
Laundry assistance
Hospice care
Behavior redirection
Family communication
Grocery shopping
Medication administration
Condition monitoring
Lifting techniques
Incontinence care
Social interaction
Respite care
Recreational activities
Feeding tube management
Tracheostomy care
Occupational therapy support
Medical appointment coordination
Physical therapy assistance
Behavioral management
Home safety assessment
Patient assistance
Emotional companionship
Client safety and first aid
Personal hygiene support
Transfer assistance
Fall prevention
Companionship
Wound care
Recording vital signs
Feeding assistance
Medication organization
Dressing assistance
Light housekeeping
Behavioral support
[State] Driver's license
Transportation services
First aid and safety
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- HCA - Home Care Aide
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
In Home Care Giver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2023 - 02.2024Read More
In Home Care Giver
Eastern Star Seniors First
04.2022 - 06.2026Read More
Care Giver
Private Care
01.2018 - 01.2021Read More
Online Care Giver Classes
Dementia from Dementia -related Behaviors
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College of Rio De Janeiro-Brazil
High School Diploma
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Caregiver Training University
Certificate of Completion from Care Giver Training
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University Federal Rural of Rio De Janeiro
Bachelor of Science from Animal Health
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