Maria Martinez
Tamarac,FL
Summary
With a proven track record at BEST HOME CARE, I excel in patient care and interpersonal communication, ensuring optimal wellness through tailored meal preparation and compassionate support. My expertise in progress documentation and patient transportation has significantly enhanced client satisfaction and health outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CHHA
BEST HOME CARE
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
CHHA
SOFT TOUCH
07.2018 - 03.2022
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Aide/companion
Alice Glover Gabriel
01.2008 - 09.2010
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Transported client to medical appointments and grocery shopping.
- Provided grooming and mobility assistance to support daily living needs.
- Assisted elderly clients in daily activities, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Washed floors, vacuumed and disposed of garbage.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Business Secretary - Business
ENCO
El SalvadorHigh School Diploma -
Benitio Juarez
El SalvadorSkills
- Meal Preparation
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Progress Documentation
- Patient transportation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Transport
- Light Housekeeping
- Housekeeping
- ADL support
Timeline
CHHA
BEST HOME CARE
01.2023 - 01.2024
CHHA
SOFT TOUCH
07.2018 - 03.2022
Aide/companion
Alice Glover Gabriel
01.2008 - 09.2010
Business Secretary - Business
ENCO
High School Diploma -
Benitio Juarez
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