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Maria Gramajo

Lancaster,CA

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Elderly Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
01.2021 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly clients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Manager's Assistant

Town & Country Storage
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Ran errands to support daily needs of management.
  • Responded to and directed incoming calls and other communication.
  • Resolved basic computer and office equipment issues through troubleshooting.
  • Scheduled meetings and managed calendar.
  • Supported department procurement activities by coordinating with manager for direction.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored and managed social media accounts.


  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.




Education

High School Diploma -

Escuela De Formacion Secretarial
Guatemala
11.1985

Skills

  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Patient Companionship
  • Meal Preparation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Safe Patient Transportation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elderly Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services
01.2021 - Current

Manager's Assistant

Town & Country Storage
01.2016 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Escuela De Formacion Secretarial
Maria Gramajo