Maria Moreno Alvarado
Fairfield,CA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Walnut Creek, California
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
CNA
Heritage Home Care
Walnut Creek, California
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Babysitter
Home care
Napa, California
03.2010 - 09.2024
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
CNA
VCRC
Vacaville, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Timeline
Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
08.2024 - Current
CNA
Heritage Home Care
08.2024 - 09.2024
CNA
VCRC
01.2024 - 08.2024
Babysitter
Home care
03.2010 - 09.2024