Maria Gonzalez
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong expertise in providing compassionate and efficient assistance to individuals. Skilled in personal hygiene care, meal preparation, and mobility support. Proficient in the organization and administration of medications and supplements, doctor and dental appointments, personal activities, ensuring comfort and dignity for all clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Maria Socorro Corporation
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted patient with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with meals and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning patient from wheelchair to bed and vice versa ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to efficient care coordination and seamless transitions between assistants.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, cooking meals, running errands, and household chores.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to legal and ethical guidelines, ensuring adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed daily to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported patient to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Guided patient to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements, inserting catheters every 2 hours and bowel stem program as needed.
- Administered medications and supplements accurately, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes for patients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home-based care settings through thorough documentation and communication with other caregivers involved in the case.
Janitorial Assistant
Zachary Industries
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Enhanced cleanliness by performing regular sanitizing tasks to keep facilities looking their best at all times.
- Maintained a healthy environment by disinfecting surfaces in offices and work spaces.
Grocery Delivery Driver
HEB Grocery Store
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained punctuality in meeting scheduled pickup times from stores which allowed customer's groceries to be delivered within promised timeframes.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by double-checking items against invoices before leaving the store.
Commissioned Security Officer
SCI Security
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Ensured the safety of employees and visitors by enforcing compliance with company security policies and procedures.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Reduced incidents of theft by implementing stringent access control protocols for building entry.
Commissioned Security Guard
Allied Universal
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Coordinated closely with on-site staff members for seamless integration between security operations and daily facility activities.
Security Officer
AAY Security LLC
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Non Commissioned Security Guard
Sec/Ops
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Reduced incidents of theft by maintaining a strong visible presence in assigned areas.
- Secured the building by making sure all doors and entrances were locked. Monitored employees and visitors to guard against theft and property damage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School
Corpus Christi, TX05-1983
Skills
- Medication and supplement administration
- Personal hygiene and Toileting assistance
- Medical records management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Client transportation
- Physical therapy support
- CPR certified
- English and Spanish fluency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Maria Socorro Corporation
12.2022 - Current
Janitorial Assistant
Zachary Industries
06.2020 - 10.2020
Grocery Delivery Driver
HEB Grocery Store
01.2020 - 06.2020
Commissioned Security Officer
SCI Security
10.2019 - 12.2019
Commissioned Security Guard
Allied Universal
07.2019 - 08.2019
Security Officer
AAY Security LLC
03.2019 - 06.2019
Non Commissioned Security Guard
Sec/Ops
10.2016 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Roy Miller High School
Similar Profiles
Miguel FrancoMiguel Franco
English Teacher / Head Wrestling Coach at Socorro ISD (El Dorado HS)English Teacher / Head Wrestling Coach at Socorro ISD (El Dorado HS)
Aiden ChavezAiden Chavez
Student Technician at Socorro Independent School DistrictStudent Technician at Socorro Independent School District
Crystal CarrascoCrystal Carrasco
General Education Teacher at Socorro ISDGeneral Education Teacher at Socorro ISD
Carlos GonzalezCarlos Gonzalez
Post Tension Laborer at Flatiron/Dragados LLC. Harbor Bridge Project.Post Tension Laborer at Flatiron/Dragados LLC. Harbor Bridge Project.
Arely RamosArely Ramos
Food Service Worker at Raging IceFood Service Worker at Raging Ice