Maria Santiago
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver experienced in health monitoring and client support. Enhanced well-being through effective communication and attention to detail while addressing physical and emotional needs. Coordinated household support and managed appointments, ensuring organized medication management and providing caring companionship.
Overview
2
2
Languages
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Lagom care
Philadelphia, PA
06.2020 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and other personal care tasks.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals to facilitate timely interventions.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for clients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering improved emotional well-being for clients.
- Planned and prepared meals according to dietary requirements, ensuring proper nutrition and assisting with feeding.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Dental Assistant, and Receptionist
Lisa Ravez D.M.D
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
09.1993 - 08.2018
- Assisted dentist during procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
- Provided chairside support during examinations, enhancing patient experience and care.
- Organized and maintained dental instruments and materials for efficient workflow.
- Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
- Sterilized equipment and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
- Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
- Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
- Educated patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care instructions.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
- Managed appointment scheduling and patient records using electronic systems.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
- Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
- Conducted inventory management to maintain adequate supplies for dental procedures.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
- Assisted in laboratory procedures such as mixing impression materials or pouring casts from impressions taken by dentists.
- Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
- Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
- Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
- Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
- Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Education
Frankfort High School
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Problem resolution
- Personal care support
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Infection control protocols
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate care delivery
- Emotional assistance
- Problem resolution
- Daily living support
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Italian
Professional
Timeline
Caregiver
Lagom care
06.2020 - 04.2026
Dental Assistant, and Receptionist
Lisa Ravez D.M.D
09.1993 - 08.2018
Frankfort High School