Maria Sandejas
Garland,TX
Summary
Compassionate Elderly Caregiver with a proven track record at Self Employed Services, enhancing client wellbeing through dementia care and patient companionship. Skilled in daily living assistance and customer service excellence, I foster meaningful connections while ensuring safety and comfort, significantly improving clients' quality of life.
Courteous professional with substantial experience in Hospice industry. Skilled at monitoring client vitals, conducting light housekeeping, and providing personal care. Communicative and responsive individual with over 4 years of experience.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed Services
10.2020 - 05.2025
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Coordinated closely with family members on updates regarding their loved one''s condition while respecting privacy.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing first aid treatment when necessary and alerting medical personnel if required.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for each client, addressing specific needs and goals.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, updating healthcare professionals on any changes or concerns regularly.
- Trained new caregivers, sharing best practices and ensuring high-quality care across team.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments, significantly reducing risk of falls and infections.
- Enhanced residents' day-to-day experiences by listening to their stories and providing companionship.
- Administered medications to ensure timely healthcare for each resident.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers to arrange appointments and transportation, ensuring comprehensive care.
Cashiering Specialist
CVS Pharmacy
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Coordinated effectively with other departments to resolve issues related to pricing or availability of products.
- Assisted customers with product information and recommendations, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Streamlined checkout process for faster service, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Supported inventory management efforts through regular stock checks at the point-of-sale area.
- Managed high volume of transactions with accuracy and efficiency under pressure during busy periods.
- Reduced instances of payment disputes by diligently verifying IDs for credit card purchases.
- Handled special requests from customers such as gift-wrapping or applying discounts in a professional manner.
Restaurant Hostess
Bristol Suites Hotel
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richardson High School
Richardson, TX05-1989
Skills
- Dementia care
- Patient companionship
- Social interaction
- Daily living assistance
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Customer service excellence
- Attention to detail
- Patience and empathy
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed Services
10.2020 - 05.2025
Cashiering Specialist
CVS Pharmacy
01.1998 - 01.1999
Restaurant Hostess
Bristol Suites Hotel
01.1992 - 01.1994
High School Diploma -
Richardson High School