Maria Casillas
Bonney Lake,WA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Visiting Angles
Puyallup, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients by talking to them, listening to their concerns, and helping them stay positive.
- Performed vital signs checks such as blood pressure and temperature readings for patients.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Recorded observations on patient charts regarding activities of daily living, intake and output levels, vital signs.
- Assisted with administering medications under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Transported patients to appointments.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Caregiver
Private Practice
Bonney Lake, WA
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
Director of Operations/ Owner
Yo Soy Care
Bonney Lake, WA
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs.
- Reviewed daily financial reports and reconciled accounts to keep information current and accurate.
- Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
Preschool Director
Tender Years Academy
Auburn , WA
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool.
- Handled admission and placement of new students.
- Coordinated facility operations by establishing logical policies and communicating to staff, teachers and parents.
- Developed preschool curriculums in accordance with regional laws.
- Designed yearly budget based on previous year's experience and forecasting.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Inspected facility and activities to monitor safety, sanitation and procedures.
Accounting Bookkeeper
Castro Livestock LLC
Everson , WA
02.2013 - 10.2015
- Organized and maintained chart of accounts, and updated monthly entries and adjustments of ADP payroll entries and monthly accruals.
- Processed invoices and checks, and maintained daily cash logs and deposits.
- Reviewed transactions, issued checks and updated ledgers and budgets.
- Reviewed purchase documents and company receipts for reconciliation with statements.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Performed bi-weekly payroll and coordinated record keeping.
Sales Executive
Coach
Southcenter , WA
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Addressed customer concerns immediately and promptly resolved issues to boost client satisfaction.
- Mentored sales representatives on sales strategies and best practices.
- Answered customer questions, shared product knowledge and researched pricing and availability.
- Engaged customers to understand product and service needs, providing demonstrations and using persuasive techniques to build product value.
- Processed ACH, debit and credit card transactions for clients.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistance
EMPRES
Buckley, WA06-2024
Real State Development - Real Estate
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA01.2022
Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Green River Community College
Auburn, WA04.2017
CDA Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA01.2017
Bilingual AA - Spanish
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA03.2015
Highschool Diploma
Nooksack Valley High School
Everson, WA09.2009
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Quick problem solver
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Care plan implementation
- Infection control procedures
- Direct Patient Care
- Preparing meals
- Range of motion exercises
- Reliable transportation
Timeline
CNA
Visiting Angles
03.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Private Practice
10.2022 - 02.2024
Director of Operations/ Owner
Yo Soy Care
01.2018 - 09.2021
Preschool Director
Tender Years Academy
11.2015 - 12.2017
Accounting Bookkeeper
Castro Livestock LLC
02.2013 - 10.2015
Sales Executive
Coach
01.2012 - 02.2013
Real State Development - Real Estate
Bellevue College
Kindergarten And Preschool Education
Green River Community College
CDA Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education
Renton Technical College
Bilingual AA - Spanish
Whatcom Community College
Highschool Diploma
Nooksack Valley High School
CNA - Nursing Assistance
EMPRES
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