Maria Esquivel
North Hills
Summary
Experienced and compassionate CNA dedicated to providing comprehensive care to patients. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care, and assisting with daily living activities. Known for offering emotional support to both patients and their families. Highly productive IHSS Care Provider with a strong skill set in personalized care planning and effective communication with clients and healthcare professionals. Excels in empathy, patience, and active listening to ensure client comfort and satisfaction while fostering positive environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IHSS Provider
IHSS
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Helped client with medication self-administration
- Kept accurate time sheets detailing hours worked each day for payroll purposes
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients
- Provided assistance with communication needs such as writing letters or using assistive devices
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings
CNA Student
Prestige career college
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Gave verbal assistance to non-English speaking patients when needed for communication purposes
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels
- Transported patients between departments within the facility using wheelchairs or stretchers
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Maintained cleanliness of patient area by changing bed linens and cleaning up spills
Volunteer Daycare Assistant
Daycare
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food
- Assisted children with their homework
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting
Education
High School Diploma -
Bert Corona Charter High School
Pacoima, CACNA Certificate -
Prestige Career College
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
- Fast learner
- Reliable
- Good communication skills
- Client transportation
- Personal care
- Cleaning procedures
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Transportation assistance
- ADL support
- Light housekeeping
- Vital signs monitoring
- California Driver's license
Certification
CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
IHSS Provider
IHSS
07.2024 - 12.2024
CNA Student
Prestige career college
12.2023 - 02.2024
Volunteer Daycare Assistant
Daycare
03.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Bert Corona Charter High School
CNA Certificate -
Prestige Career College
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