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Maria Raulino

Turlock,CA

Summary

Accomplished caregiver with extensive experience in providing compassionate care and emotional support, at IHSS In Home Support Services. Skilled in medication management and building trusting relationships, I've significantly enhanced patient well-being and independence. Fluent in Portuguese, diverse skill set and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services- Georgina Ourique
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Entertained, conversed, to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Senior Caregiver

Natalia Cunha
10.2015 - 11.2020
  • Entertained, conversed, to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
  • Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Caregiver

Eleanor Brindeiro
10.2009 - 10.2014
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • 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.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lourais School
San Jorge, Azores Portugal

Skills

    • Mobility support
    • Medication Management
    • Feeding Assistance
    • Personal Hygiene Assistance
    • Physical therapy support
    • Nutritional planning
    • Oxygen Administration
    • Emotional Support
    • Medication Administration
    • Compassionate Care
    • End of life care
    • Basic Mathematics
    • Relationship Building
    • Safe Patient Transportation
      • Time Management
      • Activities of Daily Living
      • Basic Housekeeping
      • Meal Preparation
      • First aid and safety
      • Compassionate Caregiving
      • Dementia Care
      • Diabetes Care
      • Portuguese Fluency
      • Workload Management
      • Housekeeping
      • Housekeeping Duties
      • Patient Care

Timeline

Senior Caregiver

IHSS In Home Support Services- Georgina Ourique
01.2021 - 04.2024

Senior Caregiver

Natalia Cunha
10.2015 - 11.2020

Caregiver

Eleanor Brindeiro
10.2009 - 10.2014

High School Diploma -

Lourais School

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