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Margarita Hernandez

San Fernando,CA

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at In Home Supportive Services, skilled in elderly care and time management. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence through compassionate support and clear communication. Bilingual in Spanish and English, I effectively manage household tasks while fostering strong relationships, ensuring optimal health outcomes for clients.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver/Assistant

Private
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - Current

This patient was like the other patient. Most of the same tasks. But she had other things going on in life. She was writing a book, furthering her education, and she wrote songs and worked with a producer on it.

I Provided valuable support for various projects.

I organized all her medication, bills.

Managed her household.

I was responsible for hiring and firing other caregivers since she needed 24 hour care.

Caregiver

In Home Supportive Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2013 - 10.2021
  • 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.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Spanish and English fluent
  • Fast learner
  • Clear communication

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Caregiver/Assistant

Private
12.2021 - Current

Caregiver

In Home Supportive Services
01.2013 - 10.2021

Bachelor Of Science - Biology

California State University, Northridge

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

College of The Canyons
Margarita Hernandez