Maria Urquidez
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven expertise in elderly care and household management, demonstrated during tenures at Visiting Angels Home Care and Maria's Maid Service. Excelled in providing compassionate support and maintaining high cleanliness standards, enhancing client quality of life. Skilled in multitasking, organization, and problem-solving, consistently receiving positive feedback for exceptional work ethic and attention to detail. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
House Cleaner
Maria's Maid Service
01.2010 - 12.2021
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Mopped hardwood, laminate, ceramic, vinyl, glass and wood surfaces.
- Maintained a safe working environment through proper use of cleaning products and equipment.
- Organized tasks efficiently, prioritizing workload according to client preferences and property requirements.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling, accommodating last-minute requests and urgent cleaning needs.
- Received numerous positive reviews from clients for attention to detail and exceptional work ethic.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Western Medical Trading School
El Cajon, CA05.2024
No Degree - BLS
CPR
San Diego, CA01.2024
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Central
Culiacan Mexico06.1987
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Emotional Support
- Strong Ethics
- End of life care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2024 - Current
House Cleaner
Maria's Maid Service
01.2010 - 12.2021
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Western Medical Trading School
No Degree - BLS
CPR
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria Central