Maria Vieira
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
01.2024 - Current
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Promoted independence with structured routine and clear communication to support client in their daily lives.
- Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
- Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
- Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a client's care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Childcare Provider
Mrs. Jessi Clemons
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing nurturing environment for growth.
- Developed strong relationship with family, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Assisted child in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
- Implemented daily routine to establish consistency, helping child to transition smoothly between activities.
- Maintained clean facility by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for child.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health of child in care.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering respectful atmosphere within childcare setting.
- Facilitated naptime routines for toddler to ensure adequate rest periods throughout day for optimal growth and development.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to child during difficult times.
- Monitored child's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Liaised with parents to discuss child progress.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Responded to inquiries from parents.
- Implemented daily routine and activities to stimulate and engage child.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Education & Community Health Nursing
University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa01.1992
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Advocacy
- Basic Housekeeping
- Relationship Building
- Data Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Patient Companionship
- Workload Management
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Compassionate Caregiving
Volunteer in various community ministries
Eastside Christian Church, Kidside Ministry
Women's Resource Medical Center of Southern Nevada - various activities
* Personal Advocate
* Prenatal Clinic
* Boutique
* Speaker Bureau
Cup of Hope now Better Together 702 - Feeding and serving the Homeless
Green Valley Baptist Church Scripture Quilt Ministry
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
Amada Senior Care
01.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider
Mrs. Jessi Clemons
03.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Education & Community Health Nursing
University of South Africa