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Maria Jacobo

Salinas

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Right at Home, specializing in medication management and patient companionship. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through effective communication and emotional support. Recognized for maintaining high standards of care and promoting independence while ensuring safety and dignity for all clients.

Work History

Caregiver

Right at Home
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
  • Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Caregiver

The Key

Receptionist

Economy Custom Works
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.

Education

Watsonville High School
Watsonville, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Nutritional planning
  • Patient transportation
  • Care plan documentation
  • Daily living assistance
  • Customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Cash handling
  • Office administration
  • Data entry
  • Effective communication
  • Problem resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Flexible schedule
  • First aid and safety
  • Dementia care
  • Patient companionship
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Special needs care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Client transportation
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • PPE usage
  • Medical records management
  • Language fluency
  • At-home care instruction
  • Patient care and companionship
  • Lifting and transferring

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Caregiver

Right at Home

Caregiver

The Key

Receptionist

Economy Custom Works

Watsonville High School
Maria Jacobo